Establishment profile
AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.
1 NOYES AVENUE, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI, 02914
493190 — Other Warehousing and Storage
Summary
AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC. has accumulated 26 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 31 years of recorded history, with $3,675 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 41 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 9 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and NHTSA vehicle recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, or CPSC product recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
75% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 25 citations in this view · $3,675 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 3 | 2 | $450 | Feb 1995 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1995 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1995 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1995 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $563 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $563 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $450 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0110 F04 I | 1 | 1 | $450 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 VII | 1 | 1 | $338 | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $263 | Feb 1995 | Feb 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $150 | Feb 1995 | Feb 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1998 | Dec 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0006 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1995 | Feb 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Feb 1995 | Feb 1995 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4931 within RI. Peer group: 41 employers. This establishment has 26 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 9+ years. Most recent activity: 9 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
NHTSA vehicle & equipment recalls
Most-recalled component: EQUIPMENT. Most recent campaign: 2013-08-14. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, matched on manufacturer name.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-11-03 | Complaint | 9 | 2 | $788 | |
| 1998-11-03 | Complaint | 8 | 8 | $2,475 | |
| 1994-12-16 | Referral | 9 | 4 | $413 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 26 violations and $3,675 in total penalties.
- How does AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- AMERICAN SURPLUS, INC. operates in the other warehousing and storage industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9.