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Manufacturing · Sacramento, CA

Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. ranks #19,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty40% serious
$18,550
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. in Sacramento, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, H & R Paving, INC. in Miami, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,550 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#19,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,550 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDVALE PAPER BOX CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SEATS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN CLASSIC FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HELLAS CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIANCE PRIVATE LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RELEASE BW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CAROL'S COOKIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RYNONE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22ALEXANDER MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FURST-MCNESS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13HERITAGE SLEEP PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LISCIO'S ITALIAN BAK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SPECIALTY PRINTING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ETHAN ALLEN OPERATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NIDEC MOTOR CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CARDINAL CONTAINER A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUBZERO INSULATION &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21NORTON PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PMG SM FLTX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VOLFLEX, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Pacific Pallet Excha…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. is the #9,193 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($18,550).

How Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. Compares

Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-05-08

Last Inspection

2016-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $9,275 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$23,900

Current Penalty Amount

$18,550

Penalty Reduction

22.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,350 from the initial assessment of $23,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $18,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,275 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,550 here).

J-B Weld Company, LLC $18,550 TX Gamay Foods, INC. $18,550 WI H & R Paving, INC. $18,550 FL Kochek CO., INC. $18,550 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Midvale Paper Box Company, INC. 2 insp. Plains Township, PA Seats, INC. 2 insp. Spring Hill, KS Southern Classic Food Group 2 insp. Brundidge, AL Hellas Construction, INC. 2 insp. Dadeville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

J-B Weld Company, LLC
Sulphur Springs, TX
2 inspections $18,550
Gamay Foods, INC.
New Berlin, WI
2 inspections $18,550
H & R Paving, INC.
Miami, FL
3 inspections $18,550
Kochek CO., INC.
Putnam, CT
2 inspections $18,550
United Industrial
Johnstown, PA
2 inspections $18,550

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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 Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. have? ▼
Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. had? ▼
Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-05-08 and the most recent on 2016-06-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC.? ▼
Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. has been assessed $18,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,900 (a 22.4% reduction).
Does Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pacific Pallet Exchange, 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 Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. operate in? ▼
Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC. ranks #19,127 (the top quarter 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 Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pacific Pallet Exchange, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,550 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, H & R Paving, INC. in Miami, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,550 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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