Wholesale Trade · Greencastle, PA

World Kitchen, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), World Kitchen, LLC ranks #33,140 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,700
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #33,140
of 99,447 penalized employers

World Kitchen, LLC in Greencastle, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected World Kitchen, LLC 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,140 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, D & L Grain & Feed Company in Utica, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,680 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #33,140
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 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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World Kitchen, LLC

$10,700
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows World Kitchen, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$10,700 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is World Kitchen, LLC.

World Kitchen, LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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 Kitchen, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: World Kitchen, LLC is the #1,596 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($10,700).

How World Kitchen, LLC Compares

World Kitchen, LLC's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-23

Last Inspection

2015-11-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,675 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

25.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$20,000

Current Penalty Amount

$10,700

Penalty Reduction

46.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,300 from the initial assessment of $20,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How World Kitchen, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	World Kitchen, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	4	5.5
Total Penalty	$10,700	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,675	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for World Kitchen, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,700 here).

Claire's Boutiques, INC. $10,700 IL I Supply CO. $10,700 OH Harding Metals, INC. $10,719 NH D & L Grain & Feed Company $10,680 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Idea Nuova INC. 4 insp. New York, NY Bio Gene Company 4 insp. Sardinia, OH Restoration Hardware, INC. 4 insp. Patterson, CA Taft Grain & Elevator Company 4 insp. Taft, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Claire's Boutiques, INC.

Hoffman Estates, IL

2 inspections $10,700

I Supply CO.

Fairborn, OH

3 inspections $10,700

Harding Metals, INC.

Northwood, NH

3 inspections $10,719

D & L Grain & Feed Company

Utica, OH

4 inspections $10,680

Hartford Distributors, INC.

Manchester, CT

2 inspections $10,680

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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 Kitchen, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, World Kitchen, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does World Kitchen, LLC have? ▼

World Kitchen, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,700.

How many OSHA inspections has World Kitchen, LLC had? ▼

World Kitchen, LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-23 and the most recent on 2015-11-03. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for World Kitchen, LLC? ▼

World Kitchen, LLC has been assessed $10,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,000 (a 46.5% reduction).

Does World Kitchen, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. World Kitchen, LLC has 2 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 World Kitchen, LLC operate in? ▼

World Kitchen, LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423220). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does World Kitchen, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, World Kitchen, LLC ranks #33,140 (the upper 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 Kitchen, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

World Kitchen, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,700 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, D & L Grain & Feed Company in Utica, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,680 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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