Wholesale Trade · Lyndhurst, NJ

Sika Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sika Corporation ranks #25,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$14,167
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #25,535
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sika Corporation in Lyndhurst, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,167. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $34,788 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sika Corporation 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,535 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $34,788 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. For comparison, Atlanta Hardwood Corporation in Cleveland, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $48,799 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #25,535
of 99,447 penalized employers: $34,788
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 40/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $35K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($35K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Sika Corporation

$14,167
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Sika Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,167 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Sika Corporation.

Sika Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Sika Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Sika Corporation ranks #1,223 at $14,167 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Sika Corporation at rank #288 of 1,587 employers ($34,788 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,167 OSHA penalties plus $34,788 WHD back wages (71.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sika Corporation Compares

Sika Corporation's 3.67 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 (1.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-09

Last Inspection

2017-02-02

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,722

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,722 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$21,115

Current Penalty Amount

$14,167

Penalty Reduction

32.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$48,955

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,948 from the initial assessment of $21,115. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$34,788

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$11,596

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$34,788

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Sika Corporation owed $34,788 in back wages to 3 employees across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Sika Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Sika Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.0
Violations	11	5.5
Total Penalty	$14,167	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,722	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sika Corporation, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,167 here).

Cox & Luter, INC. $14,160 AR Allocco Recycling LTD. $14,185 NY Farmers Cooperative Company $14,196 MO Herr Foods, INC. $14,200 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Monico Alloys INC. 3 insp. Compton, CA Concrete Strategies LLC 3 insp. Saint Louis, MO Howbert Company, PLL, DBA Benton Elevator 3 insp. Millersburg, OH Flagler Cooperative Association/Arriba Site 3 insp. Arriba, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

2 inspections $49,000

Atlanta Hardwood Corporation

Cleveland, GA

4 inspections $48,799

Gold Star Metalex LLC

Fort Worth, TX

0 inspections $0

Maxx Outdoor & Equipment

Weatherford, TX

2 inspections $2,000

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What to do with this record

Use Sika Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Sika Corporation also carries $34,788 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sika Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Sika Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Sika Corporation have? ▼

Sika Corporation has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,167.

How many OSHA inspections has Sika Corporation had? ▼

Sika Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-09 and the most recent on 2017-02-02. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Sika Corporation? ▼

Sika Corporation has been assessed $14,167 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,115 (a 32.9% reduction). Additionally, $34,788 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Sika Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Sika Corporation has 6 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.

Has Sika Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sika Corporation, resulting in $34,788 in back wages owed to 3 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Sika Corporation operate in? ▼

Sika Corporation operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Sika Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Sika Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $34,788 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Sika Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sika Corporation ranks #25,535 (the upper 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 Sika Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Sika Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $14,167 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlanta Hardwood Corporation in Cleveland, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $48,799 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.