Wholesale Trade · Salem, VA

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC in Salem, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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, Flora Food Sourcing US, INC in New Century, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNORTH CENTRAL FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRESHLINE PRODUCE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HARTLEY & PARKER LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DICKINSON FROZEN FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STARK METAL SALES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VETERANS DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MONIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CHARLESTON STEEL & M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EQUITY COOPERATIVE L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SRS FIBERGLASS PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BLANCO CREEK FARMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOS ANGELES HARBOR G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDALE FARMERS COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ED MINIAT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GATOR GYPSUM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7S&S TRUCK PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGGREGATE RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JOSEPH BEHR AND SONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JOHNSTONE SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Readerlink Distribut…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC Compares

Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-01-30

Last Inspection

2025-01-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC have?
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC had?
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-01-30 and the most recent on 2025-01-30. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC?
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC operate in?
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 425120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
How does Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Readerlink Distribution Services, LLC'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, Flora Food Sourcing US, INC in New Century, KS 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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