Wholesale Trade · Linden, NJ

S. Bertram INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S. Bertram INC. ranks #20,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$17,165
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #20,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

S. Bertram INC. in Linden, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,165. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S. Bertram INC. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,889 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, LeeSar, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection: 88.9%
of violations were serious: #20,889
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 57/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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S. Bertram INC.

$17,165
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows S. Bertram INC. runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$17,165 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 S. Bertram INC..

S. Bertram INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

S. Bertram INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: S. Bertram INC. is the #976 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($17,165).

How S. Bertram INC. Compares

S. Bertram INC.'s 2.25 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-07-17

Last Inspection

2023-08-14

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,291

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $4,291 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

88.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,351

Current Penalty Amount

$17,165

Penalty Reduction

46.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,186 from the initial assessment of $32,351. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric	S. Bertram INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	9	5.5
Total Penalty	$17,165	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,291	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S. Bertram INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,165 here).

Ruby Wines Incorporated $17,180 MA C&F Enterprises $17,141 VA Tristate Filter & HVAC Supplies, INC. $17,195 NY Acco Brands USA LLC $17,203 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Giant Eagle 4 insp. Bedford Heights, OH Cadillac Cut Stone LLC 4 insp. Cadillac, MI Legacy Farmers Cooperative 4 insp. Custar, OH Kantner Iron and Steel, INC. 4 insp. Stoystown, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ruby Wines Incorporated

Avon, MA

2 inspections $17,180

C&F Enterprises

Newport News, VA

3 inspections $17,141

Tristate Filter & HVAC Supplies, INC.

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY

2 inspections $17,195

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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 S. Bertram INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, S. Bertram INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 S. Bertram INC. have? ▼

S. Bertram INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,165.

How many OSHA inspections has S. Bertram INC. had? ▼

S. Bertram INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-17 and the most recent on 2023-08-14. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for S. Bertram INC.? ▼

S. Bertram INC. has been assessed $17,165 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,351 (a 46.9% reduction).

Does S. Bertram INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. S. Bertram INC. has 8 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 S. Bertram INC. operate in? ▼

S. Bertram INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424430). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does S. Bertram INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S. Bertram INC. ranks #20,889 (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 S. Bertram INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

S. Bertram INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,165 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, LeeSar, Inc. in Fort Myers, FL 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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