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Wholesale Trade · Tampa, FL

Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. ranks #18,831 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$18,806
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#18,831
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. in Tampa, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,806. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,831 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Eye-Fi in Las Vegas, NV is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $18,796 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#18,831
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Mel Stevenson & Associates, 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

$18,806 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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 Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRESH FROM TEXAS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ARCTIC EXPRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5E & E FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WINNEMUCCA FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NISSAN NORTH AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED SUPPLY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SEVERY COOPERATIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEVADA BEVERAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST SHINGLE RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SPEEDIE AUTO SALVAGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MICHIGAN AGRICULTURA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED IRON & METAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1HALLIS PRODUCE INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MALGOR & CO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BERGIN ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SUPERVALU, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUFFALO ENGINE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CONTINENTAL AUTO PAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PEPSI-COLA METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Mel Stevenson & Asso…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6
Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. is the #872 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($18,806).

How Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. Compares

Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC.'s 2.00 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

2020-12-17

Last Inspection

2025-02-05

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,269

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $6,269 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$39,924

Current Penalty Amount

$18,806

Penalty Reduction

52.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,118 from the initial assessment of $39,924. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $18,806 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,269 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,806 here).

Eye-Fi $18,796 NV Wakefern Food Corporation $18,850 NJ Sierra Pacific Industries $18,850 CA Famoso Nut Company LLC $18,750 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fresh From Texas 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Arctic Express, LLC 3 insp. Broussard, LA Performance Food Group, INC. 3 insp. Henrico, VA E & E Foods, INC. 3 insp. Kenai, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (Dedham #43)
Dedham, MA
0 inspections $0
Occuvax, LLC
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Eye-Fi
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $18,796
Dot & Bo INC
San Francisco, CA
0 inspections $0
Wakefern Food Corporation
Dayton, NJ
2 inspections $18,850

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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 Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. have? ▼
Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,806.
How many OSHA inspections has Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. had? ▼
Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-12-17 and the most recent on 2025-02-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC.? ▼
Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. has been assessed $18,806 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,924 (a 52.9% reduction).
Does Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. has 5 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 Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. operate in? ▼
Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423330). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC. ranks #18,831 (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 Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mel Stevenson & Associates, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,806 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, Eye-Fi in Las Vegas, NV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $18,796 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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