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Wholesale Trade · High Point, NC

Packaging Service Solutions, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Packaging Service Solutions, INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty45% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Packaging Service Solutions, INC. in High Point, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Packaging Service Solutions, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Metalico, INC. in Ashville, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Packaging Service Solutions, INC. runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Packaging Service Solutions, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER SOUTH ROOFIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COUNTRY VISIONS COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JOHNSON THERMAL SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRISTATE FILTER & HV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOEHL MILLWORK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERI- KLEEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LOVELAND DISTRIBUTIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24JMV MARBLE, GRANITE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DAY DISTRIBUTING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MID-STATE FARMERS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROYAL STREET JUNK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH SIDE CONTROL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3UNITED GRAIN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GILLIS BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METRO MEDICAL SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ECOCLEAN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KLEIN STEEL SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RMC DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAGO VEAL CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TESA TAPE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Packaging Service So…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Packaging Service Solutions, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Packaging Service Solutions, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Packaging Service Solutions, INC. is the #3,413 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,500).

How Packaging Service Solutions, INC. Compares

Packaging Service Solutions, INC.'s 11.00 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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-29

Last Inspection

2013-01-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$4,150

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,650 from the initial assessment of $4,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Packaging Service Solutions, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Packaging Service Solutions, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 22 5.5
Total Penalty $2,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Packaging Service Solutions, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Klein Steel Service INC. $2,500 NY Greenworks Recycling LLC $2,500 KY Metro Ready Mix Concrete, LLC $2,500 TN Metalico, INC. $2,500 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC 2 insp. Baton Rouge, LA Country Visions Cooperative 2 insp. Fremont, WI Johnson Thermal Systems, INC. 2 insp. Caldwell, ID Tristate Filter & HVAC Supplies, INC. 2 insp. Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Klein Steel Service INC.
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $2,500
Greenworks Recycling LLC
Owensboro, KY
2 inspections $2,500
Metro Ready Mix Concrete, LLC
Nashville, TN
3 inspections $2,500
Metalico, INC.
Ashville, NY
2 inspections $2,500
Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $2,500

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What to do with this record

Use Packaging Service Solutions, 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 Packaging Service Solutions, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Packaging Service Solutions, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Packaging Service Solutions, INC. have? ▼
Packaging Service Solutions, INC. has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Packaging Service Solutions, INC. had? ▼
Packaging Service Solutions, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-29 and the most recent on 2013-01-24. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Packaging Service Solutions, INC.? ▼
Packaging Service Solutions, INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,150 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Packaging Service Solutions, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Packaging Service Solutions, INC. has 10 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 Packaging Service Solutions, INC. operate in? ▼
Packaging Service Solutions, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424130). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Packaging Service Solutions, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Packaging Service Solutions, INC. ranks #72,473 (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 Packaging Service Solutions, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Packaging Service Solutions, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 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, Metalico, INC. in Ashville, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,500 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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