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Wholesale Trade · Portland, OR

Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC in Portland, OR 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: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. 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 #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, International Shoppes in Valley Stream, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
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 this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWA317953577 - JESSIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NOVOLEX DURO BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EATON STEEL BAR CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & J METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA BAY STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENDOG RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WORLDWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EILLIEN'S CANDIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMUEL,SON & CO.INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLE TENNESSEE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUPITER ALUMINUM COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLSTATE TENT INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GASTON SEALEY COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ROLLED ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BROWNSVILLE SCRAP PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORY BURCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUE FABRICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Western Boxed Meats …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Western Boxed Meats Distributors 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.

Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC ranks #3,413 at $2,500 current penalty.

How Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC Compares

Western Boxed Meats Distributors 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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-09-27

Last Inspection

2014-04-23

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 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

6

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$3,750

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,250 from the initial assessment of $3,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $2,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC, both outside OR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Packaging Service Solutions, INC. $2,500 NC LYNK Packaging $2,500 OH International Shoppes $2,500 NY Shamrock Foods Company $2,500 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wa317953577 - Jessies Ilwaco Fish Company INC 2 insp. Ilwaco, WA Novolex Duro Bag 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Eaton Steel Bar Corporation 2 insp. Oak Park, MI C & J Metals INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Packaging Service Solutions, INC.
High Point, NC
2 inspections $2,500
LYNK Packaging
Aurora, OH
2 inspections $2,500
International Shoppes
Valley Stream, NY
3 inspections $2,500
Shamrock Foods Company
Phoenix, AZ
3 inspections $2,500
Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC
Cleveland, OH
3 inspections $2,500

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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 Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC have? ▼
Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC had? ▼
Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-27 and the most recent on 2014-04-23. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC? ▼
Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,750 (a 33.3% reduction).
What industry does Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC operate in? ▼
Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424470). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC ranks #72,473 (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 Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Boxed Meats Distributors INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,500 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, International Shoppes in Valley Stream, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,500 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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