Wholesale Trade · Edison, NJ

Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. in Edison, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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, Advantage Recycling, INC. in Fayetteville, AR is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC..

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Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

How Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. Compares

Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-31

Last Inspection

2021-06-29

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

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What to do with this record

Use Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., 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 Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. have?
Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. had?
Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-31 and the most recent on 2021-06-29. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC.?
Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,096 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., 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 Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. operate in?
Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424480). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
How does Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Plainfield Fruit & Produce CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Advantage Recycling, INC. in Fayetteville, AR 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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