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Wholesale Trade · Capitol Heights, MD

Joseph Smith & Sons, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. ranks #18,379 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$19,220
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,379
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. in Capitol Heights, MD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,379 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Abc Supply CO., INC. in Omaha, NE is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,199 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#18,379
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$19,220 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Joseph Smith & Sons, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.M. CASTLE & CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41R & J TRUCKING & REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IFCO SYSTEMS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WHITE OAK DISPLAY AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE GOLDEN BELT COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PIKE PLASTICS RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WEBSTER & GARNER INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BOMGAARS SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J & P CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC COAST SHREDD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12WORLD CLASS DISTRIBU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN BROTHERS SARD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MORASCH MEATS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METZGERMEISTER & RES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MONICO ALLOYS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CONCRETE STRATEGIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HOWBERT COMPANY, PLL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FLAGLER COOPERATIVE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31M & M WASTE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Joseph Smith & Sons,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. ranks #841 at $19,220 current penalty.

How Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. Compares

Joseph Smith & Sons, INC.'s 3.33 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-03-30

Last Inspection

2023-02-10

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,407

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $6,407 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$20,600

Current Penalty Amount

$19,220

Penalty Reduction

6.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,380 from the initial assessment of $20,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $19,220 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,407 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joseph Smith & Sons, INC., both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,220 here).

United Steel Service, LLC $19,224 OH Spiceco $19,212 NJ Abc Tire Recycling $19,200 MO Julio Galindo $19,200 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

A.M. Castle & CO. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL R & J Trucking & Recycling, INC. 3 insp. Bedford Park, IL Ifco Systems US, LLC 3 insp. McDonough, GA White Oak Display and Design, L.P. 3 insp. Palmyra, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Steel Service, LLC
Brookfield, OH
2 inspections $19,224
Spiceco
Avenel, NJ
2 inspections $19,212
Abc Tire Recycling
Kansas City, MO
2 inspections $19,200
Julio Galindo
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $19,200
Abc Supply CO., INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $19,199

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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 Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joseph Smith & Sons, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. have? ▼
Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. had? ▼
Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-30 and the most recent on 2023-02-10. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joseph Smith & Sons, INC.? ▼
Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. has been assessed $19,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,600 (a 6.7% reduction).
Does Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. has 10 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 Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. operate in? ▼
Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. 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 Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joseph Smith & Sons, INC. ranks #18,379 (the top quarter 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 Joseph Smith & Sons, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joseph Smith & Sons, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,220 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abc Supply CO., INC. in Omaha, NE is a similar wholesale trade employer with $19,199 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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