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Wholesale Trade · Sayreville, NJ

Industrial Welding Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Welding Supply, INC. ranks #53,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,280
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Welding Supply, INC. in Sayreville, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Welding Supply, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern Metals Company in Charlotte, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,280 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#53,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Welding Supply, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$5,280 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Industrial Welding Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSYSCO WEST COAST FLO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36NEW MB GENERAL CONTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CHS,INC. DBA UNITED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B & K TECHNOLOGY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROADWAY PLASTICS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7J.G. BOSWELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SIMS GROUP USA CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KNAUF INSULATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CONTINENTAL SCRAP ME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RAYNOR SHINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INDUSTRIAL SERVICE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COCA-COLA BOTTLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HARVEST LAND CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REMARKETING SOLUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DC METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KEG 1 O'NEAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TROWEL TRADES SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LAKE CITY PLATING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2R. H. BARRINGER DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PIRKLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Industrial Welding S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Industrial Welding Supply, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Industrial Welding Supply, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Industrial Welding Supply, INC. is the #2,611 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($5,280).

How Industrial Welding Supply, INC. Compares

Industrial Welding Supply, INC.'s 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-27

Last Inspection

2016-01-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $2,640 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,800

Current Penalty Amount

$5,280

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,520 from the initial assessment of $8,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Industrial Welding Supply, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Welding Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $5,280 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,640 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Welding Supply, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,280 here).

Southern Metals Company $5,280 NC Bar-S Foods CO. $5,283 TX Balcones Recycling $5,296 TX Arco Wood Products, INC. $5,300 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Sysco West Coast Florida, INC. 2 insp. Palmetto, FL New MB General Contractors, LLC 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA CHS,INC. DBA United Plains Ag 2 insp. Weskan, KS B & K Technology Solutions INC. 2 insp. Pontiac, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southern Metals Company
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $5,280
Quality Safood Distributors
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Bar-S Foods CO.
Weslaco, TX
3 inspections $5,283
Dearborn Wholesale Grocers
Chicago, IL
1 inspections $0
Farmers' Cooperative Company
Bradford, IA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Industrial Welding Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Welding Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Industrial Welding Supply, INC. have? ▼
Industrial Welding Supply, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Welding Supply, INC. had? ▼
Industrial Welding Supply, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-27 and the most recent on 2016-01-15. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Welding Supply, INC.? ▼
Industrial Welding Supply, INC. has been assessed $5,280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Welding Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Welding Supply, INC. has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Industrial Welding Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Industrial Welding Supply, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Welding Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Welding Supply, INC. ranks #53,732 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Industrial Welding Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Welding Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,280 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Metals Company in Charlotte, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,280 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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