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Wholesale Trade · Bethlehem, PA

Insulation Distributors, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Insulation Distributors, INC. ranks #51,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$5,787
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Insulation Distributors, INC. in Bethlehem, PA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,787. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Insulation Distributors, INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Evergreen Mart in Newport News, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#51,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Insulation Distributors, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Insulation Distributors, 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

$5,787 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Insulation Distributors, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.77.91522.229.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOSENTINO C & C OF N…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Global Metal Recycli…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NEW JOURNEY RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BEACH TRADING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL SPECIALTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ABILENE MACHINE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRIMMEL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HERBERS AG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CENTRAL RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FAMILY FORD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACE SCRAP METAL PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28BENJAMIN STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3D & M INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13OMNI RECYCLING OF BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILSON SPORTING GOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WEST COAST PAPER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PREMIUM DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RAYMOUR AND FLANIGAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ADRIAN JULES LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECHO POINT BOOKS AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Insulation Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Insulation Distributors, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Insulation Distributors, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Insulation Distributors, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,478 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($5,787 assessed).

How Insulation Distributors, INC. Compares

Insulation Distributors, INC.'s 1.50 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

2016-10-04

Last Inspection

2022-05-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,894

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,894 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$8,287

Current Penalty Amount

$5,787

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,500 from the initial assessment of $8,287. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Insulation Distributors, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Insulation Distributors, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $5,787 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,894 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Insulation Distributors, INC., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,787 here).

Wright Packaging $5,780 OH Jose Turcuiss $5,794 MS Camden Iron and Metal, INC. $5,775 NJ D & M Industries INC $5,800 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cosentino C & C of North America 2 insp. Rincon, GA Global Metal Recycling, Inc 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA New Journey Recycling 2 insp. Middlesex, NJ Beach Trading Company, INC 2 insp. Edison, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Evergreen Mart
Newport News, VA
0 inspections $0
Wright Packaging
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $5,780
Jose Turcuiss
Pass Christian, MS
2 inspections $5,794
Pacific Plus International
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0
Camden Iron and Metal, INC.
Camden, NJ
2 inspections $5,775

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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 Insulation Distributors, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Insulation Distributors, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Insulation Distributors, INC. have? ▼
Insulation Distributors, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,787.
How many OSHA inspections has Insulation Distributors, INC. had? ▼
Insulation Distributors, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-04 and the most recent on 2022-05-31. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Insulation Distributors, INC.? ▼
Insulation Distributors, INC. has been assessed $5,787 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,287 (a 30.2% reduction).
Does Insulation Distributors, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Insulation Distributors, INC. has 2 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 Insulation Distributors, INC. operate in? ▼
Insulation Distributors, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423330). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Insulation Distributors, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Insulation Distributors, INC. ranks #51,188 (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 Insulation Distributors, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Insulation Distributors, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,787 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, Evergreen Mart in Newport News, VA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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