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Wholesale Trade · Charleston, WV

United Dairy, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Dairy, INC. ranks #4,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty83% serious
$57,255
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,205
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Dairy, INC. in Charleston, WV 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: $57,255. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Dairy, INC. 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. 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 #4,205 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Bob's Tire CO., INC. in New Bedford, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $57,364 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#4,205
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 United Dairy, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Dairy, INC. runs far above peers (6.3x 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

$57,255 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($57,255) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $57,255 $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 United Dairy, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.51116.522OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDCO ENVIRONMENTAL & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TROIS ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GAVILON GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6JACKSON BEVERAGE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4U.S. TRAILER PARTS &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIOUX CITY COMPRESSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ROBERT WALLICK ASSOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HUTCHISON MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE HOLT PAPER AND C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MIDSTATE BAKERY DIST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HI-WAY AUTO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8L&W SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL STEEL & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PICKETT SALVAGE LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUDY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17ELYSIUM TILE FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WAGRAM PAPER STOCK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6YOUNG'S MARKET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADESA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1United Dairy, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
United Dairy, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

United Dairy, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: United Dairy, INC. is the #155 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($57,255).

How United Dairy, INC. Compares

United Dairy, INC.'s 3.00 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 far above peers (6.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-01-31

Last Inspection

2022-04-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$28,628

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $28,628 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$88,741

Current Penalty Amount

$57,255

Penalty Reduction

35.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $31,486 from the initial assessment of $88,741. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How United Dairy, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Dairy, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $57,255 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $28,628 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Dairy, INC., both outside WV so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($57,255 here).

Bob's Tire CO., INC. $57,364 MA Brenntag Northeast, INC. $57,000 PA Edwards Equipment Sales, INC. $56,887 AL Washington Fruit & Produce CO $57,685 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dco Environmental & Recycling 2 insp. Jackson, MO Trois Enterprises INC 2 insp. Laredo, TX Gavilon Grain, LLC 2 insp. Nebraska City, NE Jackson Beverage, LLC 2 insp. Lagrange, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bob's Tire CO., INC.
New Bedford, MA
5 inspections $57,364
F.W. Webb (Lebanon NH #14)
Lebanon, NH
0 inspections $0
F.W. Webb (S.Boston #52)
South Boston, MA
0 inspections $0
Brenntag Northeast, INC.
Reading, PA
3 inspections $57,000
Edwards Equipment Sales, INC.
Birmingham, AL
5 inspections $56,887

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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 United Dairy, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Dairy, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 United Dairy, INC. have? ▼
United Dairy, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $57,255.
How many OSHA inspections has United Dairy, INC. had? ▼
United Dairy, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-31 and the most recent on 2022-04-11. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Dairy, INC.? ▼
United Dairy, INC. has been assessed $57,255 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $88,741 (a 35.5% reduction).
Does United Dairy, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Dairy, INC. has 5 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 United Dairy, INC. operate in? ▼
United Dairy, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424430). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does United Dairy, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Dairy, INC. ranks #4,205 (the top 5% 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 United Dairy, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Dairy, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $57,255 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (6.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bob's Tire CO., INC. in New Bedford, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $57,364 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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