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Wholesale Trade · Yakima, WA

S S Steiner INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S S Steiner INC ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$6,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

S S Steiner INC in Yakima, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S S Steiner INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,303 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, CG Family Foods, INC. in Agawam, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#50,303
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How S S Steiner INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows S S Steiner 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

$6,000 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 S S Steiner INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.719.429.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBENTOLI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ABAD FOAM INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AP SPECIALTY METALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WORLD RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37DAL-TILE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP-LINE FURNITURE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUCKY B INC DBA SUPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TALI-PAK LUMBER SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRICO USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAGINAW CONTROL & EN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDIANHEAD FOODSERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SRS DISTRIBUTION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MCANENY BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILLOWAY NURSERIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & B PIPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7B BRAUN MEDICAL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LANDMARK SERVICES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROACH FEED & SEED, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHILLIPS ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13IFCO SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3S S Steiner INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
S S Steiner INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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 S Steiner INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, S S Steiner INC sits at penalty rank #2,407 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,000 assessed).

How S S Steiner INC Compares

S S Steiner INC's 5.00 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-10

Last Inspection

2010-08-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $3,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$6,000

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric S S Steiner INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $6,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,000 here).

Timline Products, INC. $6,000 CT Associated Wholesale Grocers $6,000 LA Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC. $6,000 IL CG Family Foods, INC. $6,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bentoli INC. 2 insp. Elgin, TX Abad Foam INC 2 insp. Buena Park, CA Ap Specialty Metals, INC. 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA World Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Gainesville, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Timline Products, INC.
West Hartford, CT
2 inspections $6,000
Mitchell Lewis & Staver CO
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $6,000
Associated Wholesale Grocers
Pearl River, LA
2 inspections $6,000
Prairie Creek Grain Company, INC.
Momence, IL
2 inspections $6,000
CG Family Foods, INC.
Agawam, MA
3 inspections $6,000

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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 S S Steiner INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, S S Steiner INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 S S Steiner INC have? ▼
S S Steiner INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,000.
How many OSHA inspections has S S Steiner INC had? ▼
S S Steiner INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-10 and the most recent on 2010-08-17. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S S Steiner INC? ▼
S S Steiner INC has been assessed $6,000 in current OSHA penalties.
Does S S Steiner INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. S S Steiner INC has 10 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 S Steiner INC operate in? ▼
S S Steiner INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424590). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does S S Steiner INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S S Steiner INC ranks #50,303 (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 S S Steiner INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
S S Steiner INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,000 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, CG Family Foods, INC. in Agawam, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,000 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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