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Wholesale Trade · Gary, MN

Soyko International INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Soyko International INC ranks #70,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$2,756
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#70,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Soyko International INC in Gary, MN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,756. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Soyko International INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,268 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Southern Beverage CO. INC. in Batesville, MS is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,754 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
86.4%
of violations were serious
#70,268
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Soyko International INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Soyko International INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$2,756 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% 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 Soyko International INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL MILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15JOSEPH T. RYERSON & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTORATION HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FS GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CONE DISTRIBUTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PLUS H FASHION INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MERVIS INDUSTRIES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ANDALUSIA DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MAN STAFFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RECTEC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CERTO BROTHERS DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DENTAL EQUIPMENT LIQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SHOWA ALUMINUM CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CREATIVE LIQUID COAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ISUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3E & H CAR CRUSHING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MULTILINK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAKEMARK USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Soyko International …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Soyko International INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Soyko International INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Soyko International INC ranks #3,332 at $2,756 current penalty.

How Soyko International INC Compares

Soyko International INC's 11.00 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-24

Last Inspection

2014-11-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,378

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $1,378 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

86.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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

$17,150

Current Penalty Amount

$2,756

Penalty Reduction

83.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,394 from the initial assessment of $17,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Soyko International INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 22 5.5
Total Penalty $2,756 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,378 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Soyko International INC, both outside MN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,756 here).

Southern Beverage CO. INC. $2,754 MS Lapham-Hickey Steel CO. $2,750 WI Miceli & Oldfield INC $2,750 MI Skagit Gardens INC $2,750 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Mills, INC. 2 insp. Newdale, ID Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. 2 insp. Streetsboro, OH Restoration Hardware 2 insp. Tracy, CA Sa Recycling LLC 2 insp. Canton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Young Wholesale Tire
Searcy, AR
0 inspections $0
Southern Beverage CO. INC.
Batesville, MS
3 inspections $2,754
Lapham-Hickey Steel CO.
Oshkosh, WI
2 inspections $2,750
Schmitz Grain INC
Currie, MN
2 inspections $2,750
Miceli & Oldfield INC
Taylor, MI
2 inspections $2,750

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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 Soyko International INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Soyko International INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Soyko International INC have? ▼
Soyko International INC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,756.
How many OSHA inspections has Soyko International INC had? ▼
Soyko International INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-24 and the most recent on 2014-11-24. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Soyko International INC? ▼
Soyko International INC has been assessed $2,756 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,150 (a 83.9% reduction).
Does Soyko International INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Soyko International INC has 19 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 Soyko International INC operate in? ▼
Soyko International INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Soyko International INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Soyko International INC ranks #70,268 (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 Soyko International INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Soyko International INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,756 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, Southern Beverage CO. INC. in Batesville, MS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,754 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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