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Wholesale Trade · Troy, VA

Northland Forest Products INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northland Forest Products INC. ranks #78,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,808
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,085
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northland Forest Products INC. in Troy, VA 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: $1,808. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northland Forest Products INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,085 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, South Dental Pembroke Pines in Hollywood, FL 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
#78,085
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 Northland Forest Products INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northland Forest Products INC. runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,808 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Northland Forest Products INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOMNI MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22FRP ENGINEERING SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12CEDAR CREEK LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BADAFI FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TETTENS GRAIN INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MIAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WAUPUN EQUIPMENT CO.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GOLDEN HARVEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34JENKINSBURG RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CHIPPEWA VALLEY BEAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MIDWAY INDUSTRIAL SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATLANTIC COAST DISMA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOTHAM WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHELBY COUNTY MOTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GET FRESH PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BOSTON GRANITE EXCHA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CENTRAL IRRIGATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WRIGHT PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GREAT NORTHWEST RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRANSMISSION PLUS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Northland Forest Pro…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Northland Forest Products 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.

Northland Forest Products INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Northland Forest Products INC. is the #3,681 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($1,808).

How Northland Forest Products INC. Compares

Northland Forest Products 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 well below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-07-25

Last Inspection

2025-06-23

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$904

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $904 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

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$2,260

Current Penalty Amount

$1,808

Penalty Reduction

20.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $452 from the initial assessment of $2,260. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Northland Forest Products INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northland Forest Products INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $1,808 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $904 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northland Forest Products INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,808 here).

Beardsley Farmers Elevator Company $1,806 MN Owens & Minor Distribution, INC. $1,812 MD Rural King $1,800 IN Three Rivers Recycling LLC $1,800 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Omni Materials, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL FRP Engineering Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Casco, ME Cedar Creek LLC 2 insp. Grandview, MO Badafi Foods LLC 2 insp. McAllen, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beardsley Farmers Elevator Company
Beardsley, MN
2 inspections $1,806
Latinos Recycling Inc
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Owens & Minor Distribution, INC.
Hanover, MD
4 inspections $1,812
Milam's Truck and Trailer Sales
Sutherlin, VA
3 inspections $1,803
South Dental Pembroke Pines
Hollywood, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Northland Forest Products INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northland Forest Products INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Northland Forest Products INC. have? ▼
Northland Forest Products INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,808.
How many OSHA inspections has Northland Forest Products INC. had? ▼
Northland Forest Products INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-07-25 and the most recent on 2025-06-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northland Forest Products INC.? ▼
Northland Forest Products INC. has been assessed $1,808 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,260 (a 20.0% reduction).
Does Northland Forest Products INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northland Forest Products INC. has 1 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 Northland Forest Products INC. operate in? ▼
Northland Forest Products INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northland Forest Products INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northland Forest Products INC. ranks #78,085 (the lower 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 Northland Forest Products INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northland Forest Products INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,808 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Dental Pembroke Pines in Hollywood, FL 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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