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Wholesale Trade · Houston, TX

Overseas Trading INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Overseas Trading INC. ranks #37,777 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$9,100
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,777
of 99,447 penalized employers

Overseas Trading INC. in Houston, TX 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: $9,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Overseas Trading INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,777 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Uni-lite Candle in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#37,777
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 Overseas Trading INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Overseas Trading INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$9,100 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Overseas Trading INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMAXYIELD COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36STAVIS SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ACE ENDICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DAYLIGHT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36LANDUS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH ALABAMA CHEMICAL, A DIVISION OF IMPERIAL DADE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PHILLIP'S RECYCLING AND SALVAGE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRINTPACK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOYA FOODS OF FLORIDA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RECTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KUBOTA TRACTOR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & K RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ADM GRAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCLANE COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WINCHESTER AG SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11THE MOHLER LUMBER COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CREATIVE PRIVATE LABEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26SHEPHERD ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGSPRING IDAHO LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Overseas Trading INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Overseas Trading 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.

Overseas Trading INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Overseas Trading INC. sits at penalty rank #1,827 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($9,100 assessed).

How Overseas Trading INC. Compares

Overseas Trading 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-08

Last Inspection

2014-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $4,550 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$9,100

Current Penalty Amount

$9,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Overseas Trading INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $9,100 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,550 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Overseas Trading INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,100 here).

Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia LLC $9,100 VA Bottling Group, LLC $9,100 WV Prairie Farms, INC. $9,100 MO National Deli, LLC $9,090 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Maxyield Cooperative 2 insp. Belmond, IA Stavis Seafoods LLC 2 insp. Peabody, MA Ace Endico Corporation 2 insp. Brewster, NY Daylight Foods, INC. 2 insp. Union City, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Recycling and Disposal Solutions of Virginia LLC
Roanoke, VA
2 inspections $9,100
Bottling Group, LLC
Huntington, WV
2 inspections $9,100
Prairie Farms, INC.
Jefferson City, MO
2 inspections $9,100
Chunwei Inc
Ontario, CA
0 inspections $0
Uni-lite Candle
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Overseas Trading 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 Overseas Trading INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Overseas Trading INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Overseas Trading INC. have? ▼
Overseas Trading INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Overseas Trading INC. had? ▼
Overseas Trading INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-08 and the most recent on 2014-06-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Overseas Trading INC.? ▼
Overseas Trading INC. has been assessed $9,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Overseas Trading INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Overseas Trading INC. has 2 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 Overseas Trading INC. operate in? ▼
Overseas Trading INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Overseas Trading INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Overseas Trading INC. ranks #37,777 (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 Overseas Trading INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Overseas Trading INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,100 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, Uni-lite Candle in Houston, TX 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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