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Wholesale Trade · Asheboro, NC

J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC in Asheboro, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $16,603 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. For comparison, Dakota Ag Cooperative in Kindred, ND is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,600 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers
$16,603
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $17K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($17K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLAMM ORCHARDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HALPERNS' STEAK AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESCO DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EBY F A DAVIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46BROCK AUTO PARTS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41COMPUTERIZED MILLWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CIBOVITA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAHA NEON SIGN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL PLUMBING SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL HAVEN FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP METAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEONARD FOUNTAIN SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33MILLER GLASS & GLAZI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANGELAND COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DICARLO DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMOSKEAG BEVERAGES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASH'S SCRAP METAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER COMMODITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IMPORT GLASS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J & S Wholesale & Re…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC is the #3,231 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC ranks #556 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($16,603).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,000 OSHA penalties plus $16,603 WHD back wages (84.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC Compares

J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC's 7.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-18

Last Inspection

2014-08-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$19,603

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$16,603
Employees Affected
11
WHD Violations
11
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,509
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$16,603

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC owed $16,603 in back wages to 11 employees across 1 case and 11 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $3,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,500 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Williams-Sonoma Direct, INC. $3,000 CA Brown Manufacturing Group INC $3,000 MI Waihona Builders LTD $3,000 HI Hawaii Supply LLC $3,000 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Flamm Orchards, INC. 2 insp. Cobden, IL Halperns' Steak and Seafood Company LLC 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Wesco Distribution, INC. 2 insp. West Haven, CT Eby F a Davis LLC 2 insp. Baltimore, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Marathon Technologies, INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
2 inspections $19,600
Dakota Ag Cooperative
Kindred, ND
2 inspections $19,600
The Mohawk Company
Lima, OH
2 inspections $19,600
David's Auto Shredding, INC
Mobile, AL
3 inspections $19,600
Atlantic Beverage Company, INC.
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $19,621

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What to do with this record

Use J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC against Marathon Technologies, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC also carries $16,603 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC have? ▼
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC had? ▼
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-18 and the most recent on 2014-08-27. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC? ▼
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $16,603 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC has 3 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.
Has J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC, resulting in $16,603 in back wages owed to 11 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC operate in? ▼
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 4251). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $16,603 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC ranks #68,523 (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 J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J & S Wholesale & Rentals, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 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, Dakota Ag Cooperative in Kindred, ND is a similar wholesale trade employer with $19,600 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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