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Wholesale Trade · Park Hills, MO

Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,300
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers

Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. in Park Hills, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,300. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. 2 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,825 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, O.O. Enterprises in Pago Pago, AS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,300 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#48,825
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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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 Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,300 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JOSEPH T. RYERSON & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTORATION HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SA 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: 10PLUS H FASHION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MERVIS INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDALUSIA DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAN STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RECTEC, 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: 2Proffer Wholesale Pr…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,332 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,300 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,300 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. Compares

Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.'s 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-11

Last Inspection

2023-02-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,150 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$10,500

Current Penalty Amount

$6,300

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,300

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $10,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $6,300 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,150 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,300 here).

Sawmill Hydraulics INC. $6,300 IL O.O. Enterprises $6,300 AS American Houston Group, LTD. $6,300 TX Columbia Grain INTL $6,300 WA

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 Restoration Hardware 2 insp. Tracy, CA Sa Recycling LLC 2 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sawmill Hydraulics INC.
Farmington, IL
2 inspections $6,300
O.O. Enterprises
Pago Pago, AS
2 inspections $6,300
American Houston Group, LTD.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $6,300
Columbia Grain INTL
Pomeroy, WA
3 inspections $6,300
Aggregate Industries-Northeast Region
Waltham, MA
2 inspections $6,300

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What to do with this record

Use Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. against Sawmill Hydraulics INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. have? ▼
Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. had? ▼
Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-11 and the most recent on 2023-02-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.? ▼
Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. has been assessed $6,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,500 (a 40.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. 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.
Has Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. operate in? ▼
Proffer Wholesale Produce, 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.
What should I do if Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC. ranks #48,825 (the upper 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 Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Proffer Wholesale Produce, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,300 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, O.O. Enterprises in Pago Pago, AS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,300 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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