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Wholesale Trade · Torrance, CA

Phenomenex INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phenomenex INC ranks #14,241 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty25% serious
$23,885
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#14,241
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phenomenex INC in Torrance, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,885. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phenomenex INC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,241 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, PSC Metals, INC. in Cuba, MO is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $23,900 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#14,241
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Phenomenex INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Phenomenex INC runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$23,885 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Phenomenex INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JOSEPH T. RYERSON & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FS GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONE DISTRIBUTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MERVIS INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDALUSIA DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RECTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CERTO BROTHERS DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DENTAL EQUIPMENT LIQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SHOWA ALUMINUM CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CREATIVE LIQUID COAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ISUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E & H CAR CRUSHING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MULTILINK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAKEMARK USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLEANING IDEAS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TERVIS TUMBLER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3J&B MEDICAL SUPPLY C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Phenomenex INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Phenomenex INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Phenomenex INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Phenomenex INC sits at penalty rank #633 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($23,885 assessed).

How Phenomenex INC Compares

Phenomenex INC's 2.00 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 above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-03

Last Inspection

2023-09-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,943

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $11,943 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$24,555

Current Penalty Amount

$23,885

Penalty Reduction

2.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $670 from the initial assessment of $24,555. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Phenomenex INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $23,885 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,943 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,885 here).

SBJ Recycling, INC. $23,890 GA PSC Metals, INC. $23,900 MO HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. $23,860 KS Knouse Foods Cooperative, INC. $23,851 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Mills, INC. 2 insp. Newdale, ID Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. 2 insp. Streetsboro, OH Sa Recycling LLC 2 insp. Canton, OH Performance Food Group, INC. 2 insp. Springfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

SBJ Recycling, INC.
Dalton, GA
2 inspections $23,890
F.W. Webb (Plattsburgh NY #38)
Plattsburgh, NY
0 inspections $0
PSC Metals, INC.
Cuba, MO
3 inspections $23,900
HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC.
Eudora, KS
3 inspections $23,860
Knouse Foods Cooperative, INC.
Orrtanna, PA
2 inspections $23,851

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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 Phenomenex INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Phenomenex INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Phenomenex INC have? ▼
Phenomenex INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,885.
How many OSHA inspections has Phenomenex INC had? ▼
Phenomenex INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-03 and the most recent on 2023-09-01. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Phenomenex INC? ▼
Phenomenex INC has been assessed $23,885 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,555 (a 2.7% reduction).
Does Phenomenex INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Phenomenex INC has 1 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 Phenomenex INC operate in? ▼
Phenomenex INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423450). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Phenomenex INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phenomenex INC ranks #14,241 (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 Phenomenex INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Phenomenex INC's total OSHA penalty of $23,885 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, PSC Metals, INC. in Cuba, MO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $23,900 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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