Wholesale Trade · Severn, MD

U S Foodservice INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), U S Foodservice INC ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$1,125
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

U S Foodservice INC in Severn, MD has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected U S Foodservice INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,087 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Asia Pacific Wholesalers in Tamuning, GU is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,125 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#85,087
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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How U S Foodservice INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows U S Foodservice INC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,125 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is U S Foodservice INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.218.427.536.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPREMIER COOPERATIVE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SADOFF & RUDOY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5QUALITY GRAIN CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRILLCO CUTTING TOOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JFC INTERNATIONAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALEXANDER MILL SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PLUM CREEK ENVIRONME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A & K RAILROAD MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MICHIGAN DAIRY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ROBINSON & BELEW INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30COX & LUTER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MID-KANSAS COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRED BEANS PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INDUSTRIAL CONTAINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35EDCO AWARDS AND SPEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LKQ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FIRST SOURCE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TOPS PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALRO STEEL CORPORATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1S S STEINER INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10U S Foodservice INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
U S Foodservice INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

U S Foodservice INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, U S Foodservice INC sits at penalty rank #3,951 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($1,125 assessed).

How U S Foodservice INC Compares

U S Foodservice INC's 2.50 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 well below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-01-05

Last Inspection

2011-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $563 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$1,125

Current Penalty Amount

$1,125

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How U S Foodservice INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric U S Foodservice INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $1,125 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $563 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for U S Foodservice INC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use U S Foodservice INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 U S Foodservice INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, U S Foodservice INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 U S Foodservice INC have?
U S Foodservice INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,125.
How many OSHA inspections has U S Foodservice INC had?
U S Foodservice INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-05 and the most recent on 2011-07-18. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for U S Foodservice INC?
U S Foodservice INC has been assessed $1,125 in current OSHA penalties.
Does U S Foodservice INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. U S Foodservice INC has 1 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 U S Foodservice INC operate in?
U S Foodservice INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does U S Foodservice INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, U S Foodservice INC ranks #85,087 (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 U S Foodservice INC's safety record compare to industry average?
U S Foodservice INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,125 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, Asia Pacific Wholesalers in Tamuning, GU is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,125 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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