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Wholesale Trade · Oxford, PA

Shelton's Pallet Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shelton's Pallet Company ranks #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty90% serious
$4,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#61,673
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shelton's Pallet Company in Oxford, PA 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: $4,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shelton's Pallet Company 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 #61,673 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Ryerson Steel in Lancaster, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,000 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
90.0%
of violations were serious
#61,673
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 Shelton's Pallet Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shelton's Pallet Company runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$4,000 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% 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 Shelton's Pallet Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA RANCH FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FLEX N GATE DETROIT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GDB INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CISCO FLOORING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SARAH'S TRADING INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BANNER WHOLESALE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOICE EQUIPMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KRYGER GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CALAVO GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAM'S USED PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENTERPRISE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROYAL PAPER STOCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAVAL FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATMAX EQUIPMENT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIAMI INDUSTRIAL TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NATORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO MILLING AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEACOCK PAVERS ACQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SB SPECIALTY METALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOOKS FOR LESS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Shelton's Pallet Com…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Shelton's Pallet Company 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.

Shelton's Pallet Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shelton's Pallet Company ranks #2,948 at $4,000 current penalty.

How Shelton's Pallet Company Compares

Shelton's Pallet Company'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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2014-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

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

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

90.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$7,600

Current Penalty Amount

$4,000

Penalty Reduction

47.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $7,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Shelton's Pallet Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shelton's Pallet Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $4,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shelton's Pallet Company, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,000 here).

Gotham Surgical $4,000 NY Cummins Atlantic LLC $4,000 NC Liberty Premier Metals Group LLC $4,000 NY Ryerson Steel $4,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

California Ranch Food Company, INC. 2 insp. Vernon, CA Flex N Gate Detroit LLC 2 insp. Detroit, MI GDB International, INC. 2 insp. Pinckneyville, IL Cisco Flooring Supplies 2 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gotham Surgical
Carle Place, NY
2 inspections $4,000
Cummins Atlantic LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $4,000
Liberty Premier Metals Group LLC
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $4,000
Ryerson Steel
Lancaster, NY
2 inspections $4,000
Morrison Industries North, LLC
Novi, MI
3 inspections $4,000

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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 Shelton's Pallet Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shelton's Pallet Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Shelton's Pallet Company have? ▼
Shelton's Pallet Company has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Shelton's Pallet Company had? ▼
Shelton's Pallet Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2014-02-21. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shelton's Pallet Company? ▼
Shelton's Pallet Company has been assessed $4,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,600 (a 47.4% reduction).
Does Shelton's Pallet Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shelton's Pallet Company has 9 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 Shelton's Pallet Company operate in? ▼
Shelton's Pallet Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423310). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shelton's Pallet Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shelton's Pallet Company ranks #61,673 (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 Shelton's Pallet Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shelton's Pallet Company's total OSHA penalty of $4,000 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, Ryerson Steel in Lancaster, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,000 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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