Transportation & Warehousing · Newnan, GA

Variety Wholesalers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Variety Wholesalers, INC. ranks #10,686 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$29,720
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #10,686
of 99,447 penalized employers

Variety Wholesalers, INC. in Newnan, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $29,720. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Variety Wholesalers, INC. 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,686 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Queen of America INC. in Brooklyn, NY is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $29,725 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #10,686
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 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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Variety Wholesalers, I…

$29,720
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Variety Wholesalers, INC. runs well above peers (4.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$29,720 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Variety Wholesalers, INC..

Variety Wholesalers, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Variety Wholesalers, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

In Transportation & Warehousing, Variety Wholesalers, INC. sits at penalty rank #468 of 4,071 penalized establishments ($29,720 assessed).

How Variety Wholesalers, INC. Compares

Variety Wholesalers, INC.'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 well above peers (4.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-09-22

Last Inspection

2026-01-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,430

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,430 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

10.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$100,433

Current Penalty Amount

$29,720

Penalty Reduction

70.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $70,713 from the initial assessment of $100,433. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Variety Wholesalers, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Variety Wholesalers, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	1.9
Violations	10	3.2
Total Penalty	$29,720	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,430	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Variety Wholesalers, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($29,720 here).

Queen of America INC. $29,725 NY Walmart INC. $29,659 NY Burlington Merchandising Corporation $29,650 CA Transtar, LLC $29,790 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Kellogg Brown & Root LLC 4 insp. Fort Irwin, CA U.S. Postal Service 4 insp. Pelham, AL North Warren CSD Bus Garage 4 insp. Chestertown, NY Closet World 4 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

Queen of America INC.

Brooklyn, NY

2 inspections $29,725

2 inspections $29,659

Colonial Terminals, INC.

Savannah, GA

3 inspections $29,784

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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 Variety Wholesalers, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Variety Wholesalers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Variety Wholesalers, INC. have? ▼

Variety Wholesalers, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $29,720.

How many OSHA inspections has Variety Wholesalers, INC. had? ▼

Variety Wholesalers, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-09-22 and the most recent on 2026-01-21. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Variety Wholesalers, INC.? ▼

Variety Wholesalers, INC. has been assessed $29,720 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $100,433 (a 70.4% reduction).

Does Variety Wholesalers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Variety Wholesalers, INC. has 8 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 Variety Wholesalers, INC. operate in? ▼

Variety Wholesalers, INC. 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 Variety Wholesalers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Variety Wholesalers, INC. ranks #10,686 (the top quarter 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 Variety Wholesalers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Variety Wholesalers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $29,720 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Queen of America INC. in Brooklyn, NY is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $29,725 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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