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Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. ranks #7,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty54% serious
$38,068
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,068. 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 Equipment Sales and Service, INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 were classified as serious and 8 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Incore Management LLC in Houston, TX is another real estate & rental employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,198 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
54.2%
of violations were serious
#7,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (16.0 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 Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. runs far above peers (15.9x 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

$38,068 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRENAISSANCE EQUITY H…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29PIEDMONT NATIONAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MUSIC WAVE EVENTS & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BLACKPOINT BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MENZIES AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CHAPMAN HOUSING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TURNER INDUSTRIES GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED MANAGEMENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BROOK FURNITURE RENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CUSTOM TRUCK ONE SOU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SHARP CONSTRUCTION &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PERRY REID PROPERTIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SOUTH COVE APARTMENTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MOUNTAIN VIEW MILL A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0THOMAS SAFRAN & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0RUCKER ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SPACE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CCVA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SUNBELT RENTALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AVALONBAY COMMUNITIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Superior Equipment S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48
Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 48 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental 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 Equipment Sales and Service, INC. in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

In Real Estate & Rental, Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. sits at penalty rank #15 of 534 penalized establishments ($38,068 assessed).

How Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. Compares

Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC.'s 16.00 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (15.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-12-21

Last Inspection

2019-01-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,689

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $12,689 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

54.2% of total

8

Willful

16.7% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

29.2% 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

$69,668

Current Penalty Amount

$38,068

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,600 from the initial assessment of $69,668. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 1.1
Violations 48 2.3
Total Penalty $38,068 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,689 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,068 here).

Incore Management LLC $37,198 TX Cbre, INC. $39,440 TX Town & Country Event Rentals INC. $34,155 CA Turner Industries Group, LLC $42,086 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Renaissance Equity Holdings 3 insp. Brooklyn, NY Piedmont National Corporation 3 insp. Tampa, FL Music Wave Events & Rentals INC. 3 insp. San Juan, PR Blackpoint Building Group, LLC 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

EventQuip
Montgomeryville, PA
0 inspections $0
Incore Management LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $37,198
AVX Audio Visual, Inc.
Fountain Valley, CA
0 inspections $0
Newport Vacations
Sunny Isles Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Landmark at Brighton Colony
Charlotte, NC
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 Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 3 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. have? ▼
Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 8 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,068.
How many OSHA inspections has Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. had? ▼
Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-21 and the most recent on 2019-01-23. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC.? ▼
Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. has been assessed $38,068 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $69,668 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. has 26 serious violations, 8 willful 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 Equipment Sales and Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 532412). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC. ranks #7,519 (the top 10% 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 Equipment Sales and Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superior Equipment Sales and Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $38,068 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer (15.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, Incore Management LLC in Houston, TX is a similar real estate & rental employer with $37,198 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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