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Wholesale Trade · Denver, CO

United States Welding, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United States Welding, INC ranks #31,897 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,198
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,897
of 99,447 penalized employers

United States Welding, INC in Denver, CO 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: $11,198. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 States Welding, 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 #31,897 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,200 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Flagler Cooperative Association in Flagler, CO is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,398 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,897
of 99,447 penalized employers
$4,200
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • 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.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($4K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How United States Welding, INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United States Welding, INC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$11,198 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 States Welding, INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC SUPPLY CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSE BENITES CERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPERATIVE SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AA&L ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RALCORP FROZEN BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOTTLE SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KANSAS CITY PETERBIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN PUMP & TANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLEN ENTERPRISES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE WESTVILLE GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROBERT F. HENRY TILE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NASHVILLE STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOOD SPRINGS WOOD PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENCORE OILS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCRAP IT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PHOENIX STEEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2United States Weldin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
United States Welding, 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.

United States Welding, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: United States Welding, INC is the #1,543 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($11,198). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place United States Welding, INC at rank #1,120 of 1,587 employers ($4,200 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $11,198 OSHA penalties plus $4,200 WHD back wages (27.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How United States Welding, INC Compares

United States Welding, 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 runs moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-10-12

Last Inspection

2022-10-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,599

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $5,599 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$16,198

Current Penalty Amount

$11,198

Penalty Reduction

30.9%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$15,398

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,000 from the initial assessment of $16,198. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$4,200
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
1
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$4,200
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$4,200

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that United States Welding, INC owed $4,200 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 1 violation. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric United States Welding, INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $11,198 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,599 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,198 here).

Tire Recycling & Processing LLC $11,200 TX Gulf Coast Bulk Equipment $11,200 FL Home Depot U.S.a., INC. $11,200 IL Saxco International LLC $11,200 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Abc Supply CO. INC. 2 insp. Kansas City, KS Jose Benites Ceron 2 insp. Delaware, OH Cooperative Supply, INC 2 insp. Leigh, NE Aa&L Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Flagler Cooperative Association
Flagler, CO
4 inspections $15,398
Tsue Chong CO
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $15,385
R & R Lumber, INC.
Houlka, MS
3 inspections $15,412
Leslie Tire
Mount Clemens, MI
0 inspections $0
Top-Line Furniture Warehouse CORP.
Itasca, IL
2 inspections $15,445

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What to do with this record

Use United States Welding, INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United States Welding, INC against Flagler Cooperative Association, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • United States Welding, INC also carries $4,200 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 States Welding, INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United States Welding, INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 States Welding, INC have? ▼
United States Welding, INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,198.
How many OSHA inspections has United States Welding, INC had? ▼
United States Welding, INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-10-12 and the most recent on 2022-10-12. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United States Welding, INC? ▼
United States Welding, INC has been assessed $11,198 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,198 (a 30.9% reduction). Additionally, $4,200 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does United States Welding, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United States Welding, INC has 4 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.
Has United States Welding, INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against United States Welding, INC, resulting in $4,200 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does United States Welding, INC operate in? ▼
United States Welding, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if United States Welding, INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe United States Welding, INC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $4,200 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does United States Welding, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United States Welding, INC ranks #31,897 (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 United States Welding, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United States Welding, INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,198 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flagler Cooperative Association in Flagler, CO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $15,398 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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