Wholesale Trade · Clifton, NJ

Pallet Express, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pallet Express, INC. ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,950
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pallet Express, INC. in Clifton, NJ 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: $1,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pallet Express, 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 #77,242 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, Wrights Auto Parts & Metals LLC in Gates, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,950 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,242
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 Pallet Express, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pallet Express, INC. runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$1,950 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Pallet Express, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN PULSES LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26RANEW'S TRUCK & EQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TUBULAR STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4B & E JUICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BOUNDARY FENCE & RAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HRM HOLDINGS LLC DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9J&A AEROSPACE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WALCUT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LOHR DISTRIBUTING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLSTAR AUTO SALVAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARENDS-AWE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONOVER LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUE MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL PIPING SP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA'S BEST ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTAUR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRUE WORLD FOODS DC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16COMFORT INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18Pallet Express, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Pallet Express, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Pallet Express, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Pallet Express, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,641 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($1,950 assessed).

How Pallet Express, INC. Compares

Pallet Express, INC.'s 2.50 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 (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-07-13

Last Inspection

2010-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $975 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,950

Current Penalty Amount

$1,950

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Pallet Express, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $1,950 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $975 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,950 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Pallet Express, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pallet Express, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 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 Pallet Express, INC. have?
Pallet Express, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Pallet Express, INC. had?
Pallet Express, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-13 and the most recent on 2010-09-24. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pallet Express, INC.?
Pallet Express, INC. has been assessed $1,950 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Pallet Express, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pallet Express, 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 Pallet Express, INC. operate in?
Pallet Express, 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 Pallet Express, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pallet Express, INC. ranks #77,242 (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 Pallet Express, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Pallet Express, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $1,950 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, Wrights Auto Parts & Metals LLC in Gates, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,950 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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