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Van Dale Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Dale Industries ranks #69,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$2,813
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van Dale Industries in Edison, NJ 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: $2,813. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Van Dale Industries 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 #69,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, The Home Depot, INC. in McDonough, GA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,813 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#69,591
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.

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How Van Dale Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van Dale Industries runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$2,813 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Van Dale Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.004.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDAL GLOBAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FEDEX FREIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DREISBACH ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18INTERNATIONAL MEDIA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRISM TEAM SERVICES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BIG MAC MOVING & STO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PANAMA TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HORIZON PERSONNEL SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.S. POSTAL SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EMPRESAS BERRIOS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WALDO COMMUNITY ACTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAMILY DOLLAR SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NORTH COAST LOGISTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WEBCO HAWAII INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KISSIMMEE AVIATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INNOTRAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3REGINA TRANSPORT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MATRIX QUALITY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AIRCRAFT RESTORATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNITED PARCEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Van Dale Industries, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Van Dale Industries has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Van Dale Industries in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Van Dale Industries ranks #2,965 at $2,813 current penalty.

How Van Dale Industries Compares

Van Dale Industries's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-04-26

Last Inspection

2011-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,407

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,407 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$3,750

Current Penalty Amount

$2,813

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $937 from the initial assessment of $3,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Van Dale Industries compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Van Dale Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 3.2
Total Penalty $2,813 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,407 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Van Dale Industries, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,813 here).

The Home Depot, INC. $2,813 GA United Parcel Service $2,805 CT Oak Harbor Freight Lines $2,800 WA Walmart Distribution Center #7026 $2,800 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dal Global Services INC 2 insp. Seattle, WA Fedex Freight, INC. 2 insp. Des Moines, IA Dreisbach Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Richmond, CA International Media Products 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Home Depot, INC.
McDonough, GA
3 inspections $2,813
H & H Pecans
Albany, GA
0 inspections $0
National Consolidated Couriers, Inc
San Rafael, CA
0 inspections $0
Beth Dockter - 576A2
Pollock, SD
0 inspections $0
Gold Spur Trucking
Vernal, UT
0 inspections $0

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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 Van Dale Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Dale Industries's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Van Dale Industries have? ▼
Van Dale Industries has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,813.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Dale Industries had? ▼
Van Dale Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-26 and the most recent on 2011-02-04. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Dale Industries? ▼
Van Dale Industries has been assessed $2,813 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,750 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Van Dale Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van Dale Industries 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 Van Dale Industries operate in? ▼
Van Dale Industries operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 493110). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Van Dale Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van Dale Industries ranks #69,591 (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 Van Dale Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Dale Industries's total OSHA penalty of $2,813 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Home Depot, INC. in McDonough, GA is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $2,813 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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