Retail Trade · Lebanon, IN

Surplus City Liquidators

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Surplus City Liquidators ranks #77,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty83% serious
$1,951
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Surplus City Liquidators in Lebanon, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,951. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Surplus City Liquidators 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,141 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Boost Mobile - IV Wireless Pensacola 8 LLC in Pensacola, FL is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#77,141
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Surplus City Liquidators compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Surplus City Liquidators 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

$1,951 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Surplus City Liquidators.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.05.310.515.720.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WOOD DECKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HOME SERVICE OIL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ART AND FRAME DIRECT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TVI INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JEROME'S FURNITURE W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRANQUARTZ LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NEGRETE'S AUTO SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OVERHEAD DOOR, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MUELLER FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARDEN CITY AUTO HOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12SIX ROBBLEES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAM LILY LIQUIDATORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NATUREPLEX PHARMACEU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FABELA'S MARKET, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALGREENS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOSCO & GEERS FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOHNSONS HOME & GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PG LONG FLOORCOVERIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Surplus City Liquida…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Surplus City Liquidators has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail 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.

Surplus City Liquidators in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Surplus City Liquidators ranks #2,179 at $1,951 current penalty.

How Surplus City Liquidators Compares

Surplus City Liquidators's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-04-26

Last Inspection

2013-04-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$976

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $976 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,951

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,049 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Surplus City Liquidators compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Surplus City Liquidators Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 6 1.7
Total Penalty $1,951 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $976 $3,571

Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Surplus City Liquidators, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Surplus City Liquidators safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Surplus City Liquidators's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Surplus City Liquidators have?
Surplus City Liquidators has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,951.
How many OSHA inspections has Surplus City Liquidators had?
Surplus City Liquidators has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-26 and the most recent on 2013-04-26. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Surplus City Liquidators?
Surplus City Liquidators has been assessed $1,951 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Surplus City Liquidators have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Surplus City Liquidators has 5 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 Surplus City Liquidators operate in?
Surplus City Liquidators operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 452990). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Surplus City Liquidators rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Surplus City Liquidators ranks #77,141 (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 Surplus City Liquidators's safety record compare to industry average?
Surplus City Liquidators's total OSHA penalty of $1,951 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Boost Mobile - IV Wireless Pensacola 8 LLC in Pensacola, FL is a similar retail trade employer with $0 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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