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Wholesale Trade · Johnson City, TN

Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group ranks #81,732 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty22% serious
$1,465
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group in Johnson City, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,465. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,732 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, A2r in Augusta, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
22.2%
of violations were serious
#81,732
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 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 Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$1,465 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK.S. MART, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ORIENTAL TRADING COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ISI ENVIRONMENTAL & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ELECTRIC SUPPLY CENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOVING PETS PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CIRRUS FLIGHT OPERAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LEACH FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MISTER PRICE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LEGACY GRAIN COOPERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIRECT FITNESS SOLUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHOICE TIRE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MOTION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WELLINGTON ROYAL KIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SWOPE'S SALVAGE AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17PETERSON TRUCKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTEGRATED METAL PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ONYX LABORATORIES LI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WITT WHOLESALE CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14IDEA NUOVA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOONE DOMINION PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Jeff Wade DBA the Hi…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group ranks #3,829 at $1,465 current penalty.

How Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group Compares

Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-13

Last Inspection

2010-09-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $733 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

22.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

77.8% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,465

Penalty Reduction

24.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $485 from the initial assessment of $1,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $1,465 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $733 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group, both outside TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,465 here).

Superior Cleaning Equipment, INC. $1,463 AZ Marlite, INC. $1,460 CA Hospice Source $1,470 CA Schuler INC $1,460 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

K.S. Mart 2 insp. Pago Pago, AS Oriental Trading Company, INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE Isi Environmental & Recycling LLC 2 insp. Scott City, MO Electric Supply Center, LLC 2 insp. Woburn, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

A2r
Augusta, GA
0 inspections $0
Superior Cleaning Equipment, INC.
Phoenix, AZ
2 inspections $1,463
Speco Technologies
Amityville, NY
0 inspections $0
Marlite, INC.
Santa Fe Springs, CA
2 inspections $1,460
Hospice Source
Fresno, CA
2 inspections $1,470

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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 Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 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 Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group have? ▼
Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,465.
How many OSHA inspections has Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group had? ▼
Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-13 and the most recent on 2010-09-28. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group? ▼
Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group has been assessed $1,465 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,950 (a 24.9% reduction).
Does Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group 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 Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group operate in? ▼
Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group ranks #81,732 (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 Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jeff Wade DBA the Highlands Group's total OSHA penalty of $1,465 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, A2r in Augusta, GA 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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