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Wholesale Trade · El Paso, TX

Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. ranks #47,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 8 violations across 6 inspections.

Upper half by penalty25% serious
$6,500
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#47,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. in El Paso, TX has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,839 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, R. H. Barringer Distributing Company, Incorporated in Greensboro, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#47,839
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,500 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.04.313.723.032.441.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOLVERINE HARDWOODS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 40DOCKSIDE STEEL PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28BATTAGLIA DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11WESPAK INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7HORMEL FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10PREFERRED COMPOUNDIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13THE SCHARINE GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7BOZZUTO'S, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6HILL PHOENIX INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7SERVICE STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7SET ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34WAUKESHA IRON & META…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14GLENN HUNTER & ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10GLOBAL TITANIUM INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16TRIPLE STAR RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24SYSCO DETROIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6POWER STOP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10AMERINOX PROCESSING,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34Superior Asphalt Ent…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8
Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,286 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,500 assessed).

How Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. Compares

Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC.'s 1.33 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2015-06-12

Last Inspection

2024-02-26

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,083

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $1,083 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$15,180

Current Penalty Amount

$6,500

Penalty Reduction

57.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,680 from the initial assessment of $15,180. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $6,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,083 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,500 here).

Universal Scrap Metals, INC. $6,500 IL R. H. Barringer Distributing Company, Incorporated $6,500 NC Coca-Cola Bottling Company of las Vegas $6,500 NV Performance Food Group, INC. $6,500 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Wolverine Hardwoods INC 6 insp. Allegan, MI Dockside Steel Processing, LLC 6 insp. Chicago, IL Battaglia Distributing CORP., INC. 6 insp. Chicago, IL Wespak INC. 6 insp. Dinuba, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Universal Scrap Metals, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $6,500
R. H. Barringer Distributing Company, Incorporated
Greensboro, NC
2 inspections $6,500
Coca-Cola Bottling Company of las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
5 inspections $6,500
Performance Food Group, INC.
Rock Island, IL
4 inspections $6,500
Isupply
Fairborn, OH
2 inspections $6,500

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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 Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 8 violations across 6 inspections, including 2 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 Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. have? ▼
Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. had? ▼
Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-12 and the most recent on 2024-02-26. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC.? ▼
Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. has been assessed $6,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,180 (a 57.2% reduction).
Does Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. has 2 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 Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. operate in? ▼
Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423330). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. ranks #47,839 (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 Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,500 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, R. H. Barringer Distributing Company, Incorporated in Greensboro, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,500 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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