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Wholesale Trade · Colchester, VT

Trowel Trades Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trowel Trades Supply, INC. ranks #44,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$7,236
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Trowel Trades Supply, INC. in Colchester, VT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,236. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trowel Trades Supply, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,419 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Leonard Fountain Specialties INC in Detroit, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,240 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#44,419
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Trowel Trades Supply, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trowel Trades Supply, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$7,236 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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 Trowel Trades Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.003.46.810.213.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALASKA WILD SEAFOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FAIR SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CLAYTON METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LANCASTER PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALVIN CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JOHNNY'S SELECTED SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13R.F. FAGER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SPRINGFIELD IRON & M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LIFETIME STONE & TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HI-TECH EXTRUSIONS LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TIMLINE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE STEEL WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INDUSTRIAL WELDING S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LOGISTICS RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHS INC DBA NORTHWES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METALICO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WL HALL CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PARTY OUTFITTERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MKS INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Trowel Trades Supply…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Trowel Trades Supply, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Trowel Trades Supply, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Trowel Trades Supply, INC. ranks #2,150 at $7,236 current penalty.

How Trowel Trades Supply, INC. Compares

Trowel Trades Supply, INC.'s 5.00 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-15

Last Inspection

2018-02-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,618

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $3,618 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$14,413

Current Penalty Amount

$7,236

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,177 from the initial assessment of $14,413. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Trowel Trades Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $7,236 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,618 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Trowel Trades Supply, INC., both outside VT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,236 here).

Eagle Pallets, INC. $7,240 GA Leonard Fountain Specialties INC $7,240 MI True Manufacturing $7,229 MO Bob Stackhouse Enterprises, INC. $7,244 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alaska Wild Seafood Partners, LLC 2 insp. Cordova, AK Fair Salvage Company 2 insp. Clare, MI Clayton Metals, INC. 2 insp. Wood Dale, IL Lancaster Packaging, INC. 2 insp. Hudson, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eagle Pallets, INC.
Lawrenceville, GA
3 inspections $7,240
Leonard Fountain Specialties INC
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $7,240
Best Aire CSI
Grand Rapids, MI
0 inspections $0
True Manufacturing
O Fallon, MO
2 inspections $7,229
Blue Sky Trading LLC
Raleigh, 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 Trowel Trades Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trowel Trades Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Trowel Trades Supply, INC. have? ▼
Trowel Trades Supply, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,236.
How many OSHA inspections has Trowel Trades Supply, INC. had? ▼
Trowel Trades Supply, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-15 and the most recent on 2018-02-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trowel Trades Supply, INC.? ▼
Trowel Trades Supply, INC. has been assessed $7,236 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,413 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Trowel Trades Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trowel Trades Supply, INC. has 8 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 Trowel Trades Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Trowel Trades Supply, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Trowel Trades Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Trowel Trades Supply, INC. ranks #44,419 (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 Trowel Trades Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trowel Trades Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,236 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, Leonard Fountain Specialties INC in Detroit, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,240 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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