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Wholesale Trade · East Bridgewater, MA

World Publications Group, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), World Publications Group, INC. ranks #12,331 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$26,665
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#12,331
of 99,447 penalized employers

World Publications Group, INC. in East Bridgewater, MA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,665. 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 Publications Group, INC. 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,331 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 Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Vanex Tube Corporation in Niles, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $26,655 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#12,331
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How World Publications Group, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows World Publications Group, INC. runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$26,665 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Publications Group, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.314.722.029.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedM S INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10R & R LUMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GREENSTAR MID-AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NEFCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LIEBOVICH BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PROCACCI BROTHERS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RHINO SEED & LANDSCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BAR-S FOODS CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRANMARA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GOODR LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ACME PAPER & SUPPLY …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28DONG JIN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18DESTILERIA SERRALLES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TRUE MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AIM RECYCLING FLORID…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OCEAN BEAUTY SEAFOOD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED LIGHTING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3EL SALES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9DUCK DELIVERY OF WAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2World Publications G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
World Publications Group, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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 Publications Group, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, World Publications Group, INC. ranks #527 at $26,665 current penalty.

How World Publications Group, INC. Compares

World Publications Group, INC.'s 3.67 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 above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-17

Last Inspection

2014-02-11

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,888

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $8,888 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$33,890

Current Penalty Amount

$26,665

Penalty Reduction

21.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,225 from the initial assessment of $33,890. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric World Publications Group, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $26,665 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,888 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for World Publications Group, INC., both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,665 here).

Vanex Tube Corporation $26,655 OH McKesson Corporation $26,690 CA DS Fibertech CORP. $26,710 CA Coshocton Grain Company $26,745 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

M S International INC. 3 insp. Orange, CA R & R Lumber, INC. 3 insp. Houlka, MS Greenstar Mid-America LLC 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Nefco 3 insp. East Hartford, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Vanex Tube Corporation
Niles, OH
3 inspections $26,655
F.W. Webb (Biddeford ME #28)
Biddeford, ME
0 inspections $0
McKesson Corporation
West Sacramento, CA
8 inspections $26,690
DS Fibertech CORP.
Santee, CA
2 inspections $26,710
Coshocton Grain Company
Coshocton, OH
4 inspections $26,745

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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 Publications Group, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, World Publications Group, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Publications Group, INC. have? ▼
World Publications Group, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,665.
How many OSHA inspections has World Publications Group, INC. had? ▼
World Publications Group, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-17 and the most recent on 2014-02-11. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for World Publications Group, INC.? ▼
World Publications Group, INC. has been assessed $26,665 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,890 (a 21.3% reduction).
Does World Publications Group, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. World Publications Group, INC. has 8 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 Publications Group, INC. operate in? ▼
World Publications Group, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424920). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does World Publications Group, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, World Publications Group, INC. ranks #12,331 (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 World Publications Group, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
World Publications Group, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $26,665 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Vanex Tube Corporation in Niles, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $26,655 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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