Wholesale Trade · Portland, OR

Univar USA INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Univar USA INC has a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

0% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

Univar USA INC in Portland, OR has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Univar USA INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. 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, Allied Exhaust Systems INC in Portland, OR is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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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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 Univar USA INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPERIOR PLUS ENERGY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CEDAR VALLEY RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57VALLE DEL SOL JONES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HEXATRONIC ROCHESTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UVALCO SUPPLY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MRK INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WHOLESALE WHEEL & TI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SHANLEY PUMP & EQUIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INDEPENDENT RESTAURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DIVERSIFIED GLOBAL T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8IRON & METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOUTY BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LAS VEGAS AUTO PAINT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FOSSTON TRI-COOP ELE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12MID-STATE FARMERS' C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUPOINTE COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AULT FEEDMILL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WWS ASSOCIATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LAKE ANDES FARMERS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16GOLD STAR FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Univar USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Univar USA INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

How Univar USA INC Compares

Univar USA INC's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Univar USA INC to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-05-31

Last Inspection

2014-02-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Univar USA INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Univar USA INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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What to do with this record

Use Univar USA 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 Univar USA INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Univar USA INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Univar USA INC have?
Univar USA INC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Univar USA INC had?
Univar USA INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-31 and the most recent on 2014-02-18. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Univar USA INC?
Univar USA INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 100.0% reduction).
What industry does Univar USA INC operate in?
Univar USA 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.
How does Univar USA INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Univar USA INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Allied Exhaust Systems INC in Portland, OR is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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