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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

Superior Nut & Candy

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Nut & Candy ranks #27,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty81% serious
$13,000
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Nut & Candy in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,000. 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 Nut & Candy 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,848 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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. For comparison, Emco Chemical Distributors, INC. in North Chicago, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,000 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
81.0%
of violations were serious
#27,848
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Superior Nut & Candy compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superior Nut & Candy runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$13,000 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Nut & Candy.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMURPHY ROAD RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MASTERS GALLERY FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HARDING METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CARSON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NATIONAL VACUUM EQUI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31CRT RECYCLING SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BORRMANN METAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NATASHA ACCESSORIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6JCI JONES CHEMICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6US FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STRONG STEEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11RAPP PAYMASTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28EQUIPMENT ASSETS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIRE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EAGLE BEVERAGE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BORAL BRICKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1INFRA-METALS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GENAN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HIGH COUNTRY ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37Superior Nut & Candy, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21
Superior Nut & Candy has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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 Nut & Candy in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Superior Nut & Candy ranks #1,330 at $13,000 current penalty.

How Superior Nut & Candy Compares

Superior Nut & Candy's 7.00 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 above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-12

Last Inspection

2012-02-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $4,333 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

81.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

19.0% 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

$22,750

Current Penalty Amount

$13,000

Penalty Reduction

42.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,750 from the initial assessment of $22,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Superior Nut & Candy compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Superior Nut & Candy Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $13,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,333 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Nut & Candy, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,000 here).

Elramida Holdings LLC $13,000 NY Europatex INC. $13,000 NJ Bruce Supply Corporation $13,000 NJ West Paris Metals $13,000 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Murphy Road Recycling, LLC 3 insp. Hartford, CT Masters Gallery Foods, INC. 3 insp. Plymouth, WI Harding Metals, INC. 3 insp. Northwood, NH Carson Industries, INC. 3 insp. Freeport, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Elramida Holdings LLC
Maspeth, NY
2 inspections $13,000
Europatex INC.
Jersey City, NJ
2 inspections $13,000
Emco Chemical Distributors, INC.
North Chicago, IL
3 inspections $13,000
Bruce Supply Corporation
Keasbey, NJ
2 inspections $13,000
West Paris Metals
West Paris, ME
2 inspections $13,000

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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 Nut & Candy safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superior Nut & Candy's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Superior Nut & Candy have? ▼
Superior Nut & Candy has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Superior Nut & Candy had? ▼
Superior Nut & Candy has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-12 and the most recent on 2012-02-16. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superior Nut & Candy? ▼
Superior Nut & Candy has been assessed $13,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,750 (a 42.9% reduction).
Does Superior Nut & Candy have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superior Nut & Candy has 17 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 Nut & Candy operate in? ▼
Superior Nut & Candy operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424450). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Superior Nut & Candy rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Nut & Candy ranks #27,848 (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 Nut & Candy's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superior Nut & Candy's total OSHA penalty of $13,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Emco Chemical Distributors, INC. in North Chicago, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $13,000 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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