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Wholesale Trade · Redding, CA

Sierra Pacific Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #18,803 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty33% serious
$18,850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,803
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sierra Pacific Industries in Redding, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sierra Pacific Industries 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,803 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Dot & Bo INC in San Francisco, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#18,803
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sierra Pacific Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sierra Pacific Industries runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$18,850 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Sierra Pacific Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBOB EVANS FARMS FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6US MEDICAL GLOVE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METALICO YOUNGSTOWN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MELT SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRIGON PLASTICS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HENDRIX & COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST MOTOR SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEST MEMPHIS STEEL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LAKE ONTARIO FRUIT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MARKER VOLKL USA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SILICON FOREST ELECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ST. ANNE AREA FARMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE BEVERAGE MARKET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MWS SEEDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13POLYWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EMPIRE WINE & SPIRIT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RE-HARVEST INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL CONTAINER G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLACIAL PLAINS CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Sierra Pacific Indus…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Sierra Pacific Industries has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Sierra Pacific Industries in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Sierra Pacific Industries sits at penalty rank #870 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($18,850 assessed).

How Sierra Pacific Industries Compares

Sierra Pacific Industries's 1.50 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 above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-04-18

Last Inspection

2017-02-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $9,425 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$24,200

Current Penalty Amount

$18,850

Penalty Reduction

22.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,350 from the initial assessment of $24,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Sierra Pacific Industries compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sierra Pacific Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $18,850 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,425 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sierra Pacific Industries, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,850 here).

Wakefern Food Corporation $18,850 NJ Faler Feed Store, INC. $18,864 OH Blasius INC $18,875 MI Ranch Foods Direct LLC $18,884 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bob Evans Farms Food, INC. 2 insp. Sulphur Springs, TX US Medical Glove Company L.L.C. 2 insp. Harvard, IL Metalico Youngstown INC. 2 insp. Girard, OH Melt Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Marion, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wakefern Food Corporation
Dayton, NJ
2 inspections $18,850
Dot & Bo INC
San Francisco, CA
0 inspections $0
Faler Feed Store, INC.
Canal Winchester, OH
3 inspections $18,864
Blasius INC
Vassar, MI
6 inspections $18,875
Huston Group
New Castle, PA
0 inspections $0

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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 Sierra Pacific Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sierra Pacific Industries's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Sierra Pacific Industries have? ▼
Sierra Pacific Industries has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Sierra Pacific Industries had? ▼
Sierra Pacific Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-18 and the most recent on 2017-02-23. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sierra Pacific Industries? ▼
Sierra Pacific Industries has been assessed $18,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,200 (a 22.1% reduction).
Does Sierra Pacific Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sierra Pacific Industries has 1 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 Sierra Pacific Industries operate in? ▼
Sierra Pacific Industries 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 Sierra Pacific Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sierra Pacific Industries ranks #18,803 (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 Sierra Pacific Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sierra Pacific Industries's total OSHA penalty of $18,850 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dot & Bo INC in San Francisco, CA 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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