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Wholesale Trade · Wallingford, CT

Lipper International, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lipper International, INC ranks #18,124 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty65% serious
$19,493
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,124
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lipper International, INC in Wallingford, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,493. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lipper International, INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,124 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Emf Development Corporation in Johnstown, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $19,500 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
64.7%
of violations were serious
#18,124
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lipper International, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lipper International, 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

$19,493 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 Lipper International, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDORMAN PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH KANSAS CITY IR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BEACHNER GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SYSCO SYRACUSE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPICKLERS SALVAGE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36RUDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENVIRO VISION RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SOLUTIONS 4 AUTOMATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TORBOT GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COPIERS NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7B.L.S., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WHATEVER IT TAKES TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104 STATE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TEXAS AUTO RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHAMROCK SUPPLY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MUTUAL BEEF CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BOYLE BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ACME PROCESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLBROOK LUMBER CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Lipper International…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Lipper International, INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Lipper International, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lipper International, INC ranks #829 at $19,493 current penalty.

How Lipper International, INC Compares

Lipper International, INC's 8.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-05

Last Inspection

2017-01-27

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,747

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $9,747 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

64.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.9% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

29.4% 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

$30,037

Current Penalty Amount

$19,493

Penalty Reduction

35.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,544 from the initial assessment of $30,037. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Lipper International, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 17 5.5
Total Penalty $19,493 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,747 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lipper International, INC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,493 here).

Recycling Coordinators INC. $19,490 OH Emf Development Corporation $19,500 PA Sabinal Grain Company $19,500 TX Crystal Creamery, INC. $19,480 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dorman Products 2 insp. Durant, OK North Kansas City Iron & Metal, LLC 2 insp. North Kansas City, MO Beachner Grain, INC. 2 insp. Walnut, KS Sysco Syracuse, LLC 2 insp. Warners, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Recycling Coordinators INC.
Akron, OH
2 inspections $19,490
Emf Development Corporation
Johnstown, PA
2 inspections $19,500
Sabinal Grain Company
Sabinal, TX
2 inspections $19,500
Crystal Creamery, INC.
Modesto, CA
4 inspections $19,480
Burns Iron & Metal CO.
Fremont, OH
3 inspections $19,518

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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 Lipper International, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lipper International, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Lipper International, INC have? ▼
Lipper International, INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,493.
How many OSHA inspections has Lipper International, INC had? ▼
Lipper International, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-05 and the most recent on 2017-01-27. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lipper International, INC? ▼
Lipper International, INC has been assessed $19,493 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,037 (a 35.1% reduction).
Does Lipper International, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lipper International, INC has 11 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Lipper International, INC operate in? ▼
Lipper International, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423990). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lipper International, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lipper International, INC ranks #18,124 (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 Lipper International, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lipper International, INC's total OSHA penalty of $19,493 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Emf Development Corporation in Johnstown, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $19,500 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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