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Wholesale Trade · Houston, TX

Unishow (USA) INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Unishow (USA) INC ranks #35,587 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$9,822
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,587
of 99,447 penalized employers

Unishow (USA) INC in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,822. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Unishow (USA) INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,587 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company LLC in Wichita, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $9,831 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#35,587
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Unishow (USA) INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Unishow (USA) INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$9,822 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Unishow (USA) INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEGEND SMELTING AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FARMERS COOP SOCIETY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GARDEN STREET IRON &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DAKOTA AG COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VOSS DISTRIBUTING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IPL USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FURNITURE OF AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AGRI STAR DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHS INC DBA CHS EAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STOUR 2, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24H & V PROCESSING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PRICE WOOD PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JCD GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SONOCO RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEON SERVICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOTTEN TUBES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BRIGHTON-BEST INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GLOBAL CHEMICAL RESO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OIL FIELD SERVICE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LUND'S FISHERIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Unishow (USA) INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Unishow (USA) INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Unishow (USA) INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Unishow (USA) INC is the #1,717 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($9,822).

How Unishow (USA) INC Compares

Unishow (USA) INC's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-05-12

Last Inspection

2024-04-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,911

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,911 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$9,822

Current Penalty Amount

$9,822

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Unishow (USA) INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Unishow (USA) INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $9,822 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,911 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Unishow (USA) INC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,822 here).

Plasticycle Corporation $9,820 TN Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company LLC $9,831 KS Water Engineering, INC. $9,810 NE Rushcreek Feed & Supply Company $9,835 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Legend Smelting and Recycling LLC. 2 insp. Hebron, OH Farmers Coop Society 2 insp. Sioux Center, IA Garden Street Iron & Metal, INC. 2 insp. Cincinnati, OH Dakota Ag Cooperative 2 insp. Kindred, ND

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Plasticycle Corporation
Nashville, TN
5 inspections $9,820
McLane Food Services, INC.
Arlington, TX
2 inspections $9,816
Plastic Recycling Technology
Van Wert, OH
0 inspections $0
Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company LLC
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $9,831
SRS Distribution INC.
Spring, TX
2 inspections $9,832

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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 Unishow (USA) INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Unishow (USA) INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Unishow (USA) INC have? ▼
Unishow (USA) INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,822.
How many OSHA inspections has Unishow (USA) INC had? ▼
Unishow (USA) INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-12 and the most recent on 2024-04-26. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Unishow (USA) INC? ▼
Unishow (USA) INC has been assessed $9,822 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Unishow (USA) INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Unishow (USA) INC has 3 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 Unishow (USA) INC operate in? ▼
Unishow (USA) INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424940). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Unishow (USA) INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Unishow (USA) INC ranks #35,587 (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 Unishow (USA) INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Unishow (USA) INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,822 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company LLC in Wichita, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $9,831 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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