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Wholesale Trade · Ruther Glen, VA

World Class Distribution INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), World Class Distribution INC ranks #89,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$780
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#89,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

World Class Distribution INC in Ruther Glen, VA 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: $780. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected World Class Distribution INC 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 #89,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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. For comparison, We Organize You, LLC DBA Closet Factory in Raleigh, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $770 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#89,108
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 World Class Distribution INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows World Class Distribution INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$780 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 World Class Distribution INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHERR FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5C & D RECYCLING OF W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14UNITED STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INGRAM MICRO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DAVE HANDRIGAN SEAFO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WOODBRIDGE WINERY, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HORIZON STONE, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27OKON METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TRIANGLE QUALITY FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ADM GRAIN RIVER SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CASS NV LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOICE STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MR. SPROUT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GOODWILL INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARLY DAWN REFRESHME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17RIMEI INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1World Class Distribu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
World Class Distribution INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

World Class Distribution INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: World Class Distribution INC is the #4,093 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($780).

How World Class Distribution INC Compares

World Class Distribution INC's 2.50 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-10-18

Last Inspection

2024-01-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$390

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $390 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$18,440

Current Penalty Amount

$780

Penalty Reduction

95.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,660 from the initial assessment of $18,440. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How World Class Distribution INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric World Class Distribution INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $780 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $390 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for World Class Distribution INC, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($780 here).

Russo Produce CO INC $780 NY Integrated Recycling Technologies Corporation $780 MN THK America, INC. $774 IL We Organize You, LLC DBA Closet Factory $770 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Herr Foods, INC. 2 insp. Nottingham, PA Cooper Farms, INC. 2 insp. Monmouth, ME Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX C & D Recycling of WI LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Russo Produce CO INC
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $780
Integrated Recycling Technologies Corporation
Monticello, MN
2 inspections $780
THK America, INC.
Schaumburg, IL
2 inspections $774
Worldwide Wholesale Warehouse, INC.
Norfolk, VA
3 inspections $770
We Organize You, LLC DBA Closet Factory
Raleigh, NC
4 inspections $770

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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 World Class Distribution INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, World Class Distribution INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. 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 World Class Distribution INC have? ▼
World Class Distribution INC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $780.
How many OSHA inspections has World Class Distribution INC had? ▼
World Class Distribution INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-10-18 and the most recent on 2024-01-11. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for World Class Distribution INC? ▼
World Class Distribution INC has been assessed $780 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,440 (a 95.8% reduction).
Does World Class Distribution INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. World Class Distribution INC has 1 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 World Class Distribution INC operate in? ▼
World Class Distribution INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424410). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does World Class Distribution INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, World Class Distribution INC ranks #89,108 (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 World Class Distribution INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
World Class Distribution INC's total OSHA penalty of $780 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, We Organize You, LLC DBA Closet Factory in Raleigh, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $770 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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