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Wholesale Trade · Newburyport, MA

Plumbers' Supply Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plumbers' Supply Company ranks #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$21,000
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,622
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plumbers' Supply Company in Newburyport, MA 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: $21,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Plumbers' Supply Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #16,622 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Lion Productivities Holdings, LLC in El Paso, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#16,622
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 Plumbers' Supply Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Plumbers' Supply Company runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$21,000 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Plumbers' Supply Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDORMAN PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NORTH KANSAS CITY IR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BEACHNER GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SYSCO SYRACUSE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPICKLERS SALVAGE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36RUDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ENVIRO VISION RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SOLUTIONS 4 AUTOMATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TORBOT GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COPIERS NORTHWEST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WHATEVER IT TAKES TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104 STATE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVID METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TEXAS AUTO RANCH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHAMROCK SUPPLY COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BOYLE BROS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ACME PROCESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOLBROOK LUMBER CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A-M RUSSELL EXCAVATING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JIM L. SHETAKIS DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Plumbers' Supply Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Plumbers' Supply Company 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.

Plumbers' Supply Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Plumbers' Supply Company is the #748 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($21,000).

How Plumbers' Supply Company Compares

Plumbers' Supply Company'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 (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-07-19

Last Inspection

2024-12-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $10,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$43,136

Current Penalty Amount

$21,000

Penalty Reduction

51.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,136 from the initial assessment of $43,136. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Plumbers' Supply Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Plumbers' Supply Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $21,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,500 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Plumbers' Supply Company, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,000 here).

Drillco Cutting Tools INC $21,000 LA Lion Productivities Holdings, LLC $21,000 TX Royal Oak Recycling $21,000 NY Brookfield Iron & Metal LLC $21,000 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dorman Products 2 insp. Durant, OK North Kansas City Iron & Metal, LLC 2 insp. North Kansas City, MO Beachner Grain, INC. 2 insp. Walnut, KS Sysco Syracuse, LLC 2 insp. Warners, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Salt City, INC.
Westfield, MA
2 inspections $21,000
Drillco Cutting Tools INC
Baton Rouge, LA
2 inspections $21,000
Lion Productivities Holdings, LLC
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $21,000
Royal Oak Recycling
North Tonawanda, NY
2 inspections $21,000
Brookfield Iron & Metal LLC
Chicago Heights, IL
3 inspections $21,000

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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 Plumbers' Supply Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Plumbers' Supply Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Plumbers' Supply Company have? ▼
Plumbers' Supply Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Plumbers' Supply Company had? ▼
Plumbers' Supply Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-07-19 and the most recent on 2024-12-23. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Plumbers' Supply Company? ▼
Plumbers' Supply Company has been assessed $21,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,136 (a 51.3% reduction).
Does Plumbers' Supply Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Plumbers' Supply Company has 3 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 Plumbers' Supply Company operate in? ▼
Plumbers' Supply Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423720). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Plumbers' Supply Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plumbers' Supply Company ranks #16,622 (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 Plumbers' Supply Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Plumbers' Supply Company's total OSHA penalty of $21,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lion Productivities Holdings, LLC in El Paso, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,000 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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