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Wholesale Trade · Tacoma, WA

Stellar Industrial Supply INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stellar Industrial Supply INC ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$300
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stellar Industrial Supply INC in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stellar Industrial Supply INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Bioplex Nutrition INC in Blaine, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $300 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#96,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stellar Industrial Supply INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stellar Industrial Supply INC runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$300 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Stellar Industrial Supply INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.57.510.513.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE HOME DEPOT #8938, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WELLSTON SCRAP METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9KLEIN STEEL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NORTHERN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DISTRIBUTION INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FOAM FACTORY, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CANNON STRUCTURES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VALLEY GRAIN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PERRIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ANIMAL HEALTH INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2W.B. JOHNSTON GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MOTION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LTD EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BODOW RECYLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22700 N. PULASKI INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHEX FINER FOODS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HILLANDALE FARMS OHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NORTHLAND FOREST PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3F.W. WEBB COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Stellar Industrial S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Stellar Industrial Supply INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Stellar Industrial Supply INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Stellar Industrial Supply INC sits at penalty rank #4,324 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($300 assessed).

How Stellar Industrial Supply INC Compares

Stellar Industrial Supply INC's 2.50 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 below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-10

Last Inspection

2013-08-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$300

Current Penalty Amount

$300

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Stellar Industrial Supply INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stellar Industrial Supply INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $300 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($300 here).

W a Whitelaw & CO INC $300 OR Reconserve of Michigan INC $300 MI Art Rock Creations, INC. $300 GA Quality Sales Foodservice $300 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

The Home Depot #8938 2 insp. Kenai, AK Bluelinx Corporation 2 insp. Denville, NJ Wellston Scrap Metal, LLC 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO Klein Steel Services INC 2 insp. Buffalo, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Valley Freightliner INC
Mount Vernon, WA
2 inspections $300
Bergin Roofing
Yakima, WA
3 inspections $300
W a Whitelaw & CO INC
Medford, OR
2 inspections $300
Reconserve of Michigan INC
Battle Creek, MI
3 inspections $300
Bioplex Nutrition INC
Blaine, WA
2 inspections $300

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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 Stellar Industrial Supply INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stellar Industrial Supply INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Stellar Industrial Supply INC have? ▼
Stellar Industrial Supply INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $300.
How many OSHA inspections has Stellar Industrial Supply INC had? ▼
Stellar Industrial Supply INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-10 and the most recent on 2013-08-16. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stellar Industrial Supply INC? ▼
Stellar Industrial Supply INC has been assessed $300 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Stellar Industrial Supply INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stellar Industrial Supply INC 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 Stellar Industrial Supply INC operate in? ▼
Stellar Industrial Supply INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stellar Industrial Supply INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stellar Industrial Supply INC ranks #96,117 (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 Stellar Industrial Supply INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stellar Industrial Supply INC's total OSHA penalty of $300 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, Bioplex Nutrition INC in Blaine, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $300 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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