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Wholesale Trade · Seattle, WA

Nester Siding & Windows

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nester Siding & Windows ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty38% serious
$11,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nester Siding & Windows in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Nester Siding & Windows 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Consumer Product Distributors, INC. in Chicopee, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,500 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Nester Siding & Windows compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Nester Siding & Windows runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$11,500 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Nester Siding & Windows.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL AMERICAN ALLOYS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16VOESTALPINE ROTEC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TERRAIN EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC DUTCH GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED METALS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL PRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OWL ELECTRONICS RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21A.C. NELSEN RV WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAZENOVE OPICI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLICKMAN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHERWIN WILLIAMS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GIBBS WIRE & STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15USA HOOKAH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATALANTA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL RESTAURANT E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DALES RECYCLING PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REDEMPTION PLUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Nester Siding & Wind…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Nester Siding & Windows has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Nester Siding & Windows in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Nester Siding & Windows ranks #1,507 at $11,500 current penalty.

How Nester Siding & Windows Compares

Nester Siding & Windows's 4.00 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-02-06

Last Inspection

2014-06-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $5,750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

37.5% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$11,500

Current Penalty Amount

$11,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Nester Siding & Windows compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Nester Siding & Windows Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $11,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,750 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nester Siding & Windows, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,500 here).

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation $11,500 IL Consumer Product Distributors, INC. $11,500 MA Sigma Corporation $11,493 AL Nefco $11,489 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All American Alloys and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Voestalpine Rotec INC. 2 insp. Lafayette, IN Terrain East, LLC 2 insp. Westport, CT Restaurant Depot, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation
Bedford Park, IL
3 inspections $11,500
Consumer Product Distributors, INC.
Chicopee, MA
3 inspections $11,500
Sigma Corporation
Alexander City, AL
2 inspections $11,493
Nefco
East Hartford, CT
3 inspections $11,489
Global Titanium INC
Detroit, MI
6 inspections $11,515

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What to do with this record

Use Nester Siding & Windows'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 Nester Siding & Windows safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Nester Siding & Windows's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Nester Siding & Windows have? ▼
Nester Siding & Windows has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Nester Siding & Windows had? ▼
Nester Siding & Windows has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-06 and the most recent on 2014-06-12. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Nester Siding & Windows? ▼
Nester Siding & Windows has been assessed $11,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Nester Siding & Windows have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Nester Siding & Windows has 3 serious violations, and 3 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 Nester Siding & Windows operate in? ▼
Nester Siding & Windows 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 Nester Siding & Windows rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nester Siding & Windows ranks #31,177 (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 Nester Siding & Windows's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Nester Siding & Windows's total OSHA penalty of $11,500 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Consumer Product Distributors, INC. in Chicopee, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $11,500 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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