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Wholesale Trade · Tacoma, WA

Orepac Building Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Orepac Building Products INC ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,040
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Orepac Building Products INC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Orepac Building Products INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Diamond Comic Distributors, INC. in Olive Branch, MS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,040 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Orepac Building Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Orepac Building Products INC runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$2,040 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Orepac Building Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17METALICO BUFFALO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LUNDAY-THAGARD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ALRO STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RAMAR INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11IRSIK & DOLL FEED SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUPPLY SOURCE ENTERP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NESTLE DREYER'S ICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DE RUIJTER INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARCHER DANIELS MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LA FURNITURE WAREHOU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US PIPE FABRICATION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6W T HARVEY LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BRENNTAG PACIFIC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEB EL FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAWMILL HYDRAULICS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURNITURE LIQUIDATOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29VIDALIA AUTO SALVAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GPS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YELL-O-GLOW CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Orepac Building Prod…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Orepac Building Products INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Orepac Building Products INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Orepac Building Products INC ranks #3,588 at $2,040 current penalty.

How Orepac Building Products INC Compares

Orepac Building Products INC's 7.50 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-09

Last Inspection

2012-07-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,020 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

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

$2,040

Current Penalty Amount

$2,040

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Orepac Building Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $2,040 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,020 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Orepac Building Products INC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,040 here).

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC. $2,040 MS Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. $2,040 TN Kroger Limited Partnership 1 $2,040 MS Sierra Pallet, INC. $2,040 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CHS, INC. 2 insp. Roseland, NE Metalico Buffalo, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Lunday-Thagard Company 2 insp. South Gate, CA Alro Steel Corporation 2 insp. Clearwater, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC.
Olive Branch, MS
2 inspections $2,040
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.
Memphis, TN
3 inspections $2,040
Kroger Limited Partnership 1
Starkville, MS
3 inspections $2,040
Sierra Pallet, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $2,040
Macdonald Meat Company LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,040

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What to do with this record

Use Orepac Building Products INC'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 Orepac Building Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Orepac Building Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Orepac Building Products INC have? ▼
Orepac Building Products INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Orepac Building Products INC had? ▼
Orepac Building Products INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-09 and the most recent on 2012-07-17. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Orepac Building Products INC? ▼
Orepac Building Products INC has been assessed $2,040 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Orepac Building Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Orepac Building Products 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 Orepac Building Products INC operate in? ▼
Orepac Building 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 Orepac Building Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Orepac Building Products INC ranks #76,033 (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 Orepac Building Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Orepac Building Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,040 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, Diamond Comic Distributors, INC. in Olive Branch, MS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,040 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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