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Wholesale Trade · Forest City, NC

Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty54% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. in Forest City, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Kenworth Sales Company, INC in Idaho Falls, ID is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
53.8%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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 Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK & S TIRE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KUUSAKOSKI US LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35NRV PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PLUMBERS' SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNSHINE METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIPPER INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17OTR WHEEL ENGINEERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ALTER TRADING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT TASTE OF TEXAS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DEALER TIRE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRIPLE F HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BELMONT TRADING CO. …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FORTUNE RIVERSIDE AU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAMOS OIL CO., INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DESI FRESH FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PERKINS PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RO-LIN FARM SERIVCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IMPERIAL BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PUBLIC SCRAP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Rutherford Sales & R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. is the #4,172 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($600).

How Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. Compares

Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC.'s 6.50 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 well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-28

Last Inspection

2013-07-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

53.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($600 here).

Leelanau Coffee Roasting CO $600 MI Oasis Coffee Corporation $600 CT Kenworth Sales Company, INC $600 ID Grange Supply CO of Odessa $600 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

K & S Tire Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Chicago Heights, IL Sabel Steel Service, INC. 2 insp. Newnan, GA Kuusakoski US LLC 2 insp. Plainfield, IL NRV Packaging, INC. 2 insp. Pulaski, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leelanau Coffee Roasting CO
Glen Arbor, MI
2 inspections $600
Bryson Industries, INC.
Greensboro, NC
2 inspections $600
Oasis Coffee Corporation
Norwalk, CT
2 inspections $600
Kenworth Sales Company, INC
Idaho Falls, ID
2 inspections $600
Grange Supply CO of Odessa
Harrington, WA
2 inspections $600

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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 Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. have? ▼
Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. had? ▼
Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-28 and the most recent on 2013-07-11. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC.? ▼
Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. has 7 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 Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. operate in? ▼
Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC. ranks #91,681 (the lower 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 Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rutherford Sales & Recovery Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $600 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, Kenworth Sales Company, INC in Idaho Falls, ID is a similar wholesale trade employer with $600 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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