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Wholesale Trade · City of Industry, CA

Mercury Plastics INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercury Plastics INC ranks #4,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty33% serious
$54,325
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mercury Plastics INC in City of Industry, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mercury Plastics INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, F.W. Webb (Woburn #55) in Woburn, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#4,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mercury Plastics INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mercury Plastics INC runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$54,325 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Mercury Plastics INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFARMERS WIN COOP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GENUINE PARTS COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46SABINAL GRAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8S & M FISHERIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16STANDARD OF BEAVERDALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5INTERNATIONAL TILE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15K&M TIRE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PURVIS INDUSTRIES, L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EAST WEST GENERAL TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STONE BURG MARBLE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MONTANA INDUSTRIAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOB STACKHOUSE ENTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ROBERTSON METAL RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PROGRESO CASH & CARR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LINCOLN CONTRACTORS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WILLOW GROUP LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PARKSITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBIA PIPE & SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CHRONICLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMMIT OFF ROAD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Mercury Plastics INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Mercury Plastics INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Mercury Plastics INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Mercury Plastics INC sits at penalty rank #172 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($54,325 assessed).

How Mercury Plastics INC Compares

Mercury Plastics INC's 1.50 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 far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-01-11

Last Inspection

2025-01-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $27,163 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

33.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$63,850

Current Penalty Amount

$54,325

Penalty Reduction

14.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,525 from the initial assessment of $63,850. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Mercury Plastics INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $54,325 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,163 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mercury Plastics INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,325 here).

Dockside Steel Processing, LLC $54,197 IL Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC $54,100 WI The Sygma Network, INC. $54,680 IL Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC $53,900 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Farmers Win Coop 2 insp. Waucoma, IA Genuine Parts Company (Napa) 2 insp. Richmond, VA Sabinal Grain Company 2 insp. Sabinal, TX S & M Fisheries 2 insp. Arundel, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dockside Steel Processing, LLC
Chicago, IL
6 inspections $54,197
F.W. Webb (Woburn #55)
Woburn, MA
0 inspections $0
F.W. Webb (Northampton #5)
Northampton, MA
0 inspections $0
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $54,100
Costco Wholesale Corporation
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $54,000

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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 Mercury Plastics INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mercury Plastics INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Mercury Plastics INC have? ▼
Mercury Plastics INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,325.
How many OSHA inspections has Mercury Plastics INC had? ▼
Mercury Plastics INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-01-11 and the most recent on 2025-01-09. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mercury Plastics INC? ▼
Mercury Plastics INC has been assessed $54,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,850 (a 14.9% reduction).
Does Mercury Plastics INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mercury Plastics INC has 1 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 Mercury Plastics INC operate in? ▼
Mercury Plastics INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424610). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mercury Plastics INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mercury Plastics INC ranks #4,551 (the top 5% 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 Mercury Plastics INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mercury Plastics INC's total OSHA penalty of $54,325 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, F.W. Webb (Woburn #55) in Woburn, MA 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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