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Transportation & Warehousing · Needville, TX

LA Sultana Distribution INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), LA Sultana Distribution INC. ranks #37,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$9,051
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#37,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

LA Sultana Distribution INC. in Needville, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,051. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected LA Sultana Distribution INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,917 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Heb Grocery Company, LP in San Marcos, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,054 in current penalties.

2.7
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#37,917
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How LA Sultana Distribution INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows LA Sultana Distribution INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$9,051 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is LA Sultana Distribution INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER BULK STEVEDO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EMERY AIR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3C.H. ROBINSON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4G2 SECURE STAFF, L.L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GFA ALABAMA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SSA PACIFIC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2A C TRANSIT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MTA NYCT 137TH STREE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1DELTA AIR LINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7COCA-COLA BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DETROIT CITY OF DEPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AP AEROPUERTO DE ISL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DLA DISTRIBUTION SUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9UNITED AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NATIONAL DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LA Sultana Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8
LA Sultana Distribution INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

LA Sultana Distribution INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: LA Sultana Distribution INC. is the #1,685 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($9,051).

How LA Sultana Distribution INC. Compares

LA Sultana Distribution INC.'s 2.67 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2022-08-18

Last Inspection

2024-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,017

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.7 violations per visit. That's $3,017 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$9,051

Current Penalty Amount

$9,051

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How LA Sultana Distribution INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric LA Sultana Distribution INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.9
Violations 8 3.2
Total Penalty $9,051 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,017 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for LA Sultana Distribution INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,051 here).

Shaw Industries Group, INC. $9,053 GA Preferred Freezer Services of South Florida, LLC $9,054 FL Schenker, Incorporated $9,054 MO Tellworks Logistics $9,046 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Premier Bulk Stevedoring, LLC 3 insp. Panama City, FL Emery Air LLC 3 insp. Rockford, IL C.H. Robinson Company 3 insp. Des Plaines, IL U.S. Postal Service 3 insp. Shreveport, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shaw Industries Group, INC.
Savannah, GA
3 inspections $9,053
Pan Star Express Corporation
Torrance, CA
0 inspections $0
Heb Grocery Company, LP
San Marcos, TX
2 inspections $9,054
Preferred Freezer Services of South Florida, LLC
Medley, FL
2 inspections $9,054
Schenker, Incorporated
Saint Peters, MO
3 inspections $9,054

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What to do with this record

Use LA Sultana Distribution INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 LA Sultana Distribution INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, LA Sultana Distribution INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does LA Sultana Distribution INC. have? ▼
LA Sultana Distribution INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,051.
How many OSHA inspections has LA Sultana Distribution INC. had? ▼
LA Sultana Distribution INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-18 and the most recent on 2024-03-22. This averages 2.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for LA Sultana Distribution INC.? ▼
LA Sultana Distribution INC. has been assessed $9,051 in current OSHA penalties.
Does LA Sultana Distribution INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. LA Sultana Distribution 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 LA Sultana Distribution INC. operate in? ▼
LA Sultana Distribution INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does LA Sultana Distribution INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, LA Sultana Distribution INC. ranks #37,917 (the upper 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 LA Sultana Distribution INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
LA Sultana Distribution INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,051 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heb Grocery Company, LP in San Marcos, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $9,054 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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