Construction · Newark, NJ

Ace Scrap Metal INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ace Scrap Metal INC. ranks #44,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious
$7,200
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ace Scrap Metal INC. in Newark, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ace Scrap Metal INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,662 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Construction Juquilita in Missouri City, TX is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#44,662
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 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.

Open my watchlist

How Ace Scrap Metal INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ace Scrap Metal INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$7,200 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ace Scrap Metal INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.36.11013.817.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedK & B JONES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIRANDA CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSE PINEDA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALL POWER CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVER FAVELA-PEREZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SHOWALTER ROOFING SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VIRGINIA CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17JD PAINTING & DECORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VEGA INSTALLATION IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALAIS BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCOS MELGAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HURTADO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NOWAK CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WALL TO WALL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DON STARCHER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6KINNEY CONTRACTORS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6P. GIOIOSO & SONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BRIAM CANO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MANUEL VALDEZ ASSOCI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8REICON GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Ace Scrap Metal INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Ace Scrap Metal INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ace Scrap Metal INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Ace Scrap Metal INC. sits at penalty rank #12,906 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($7,200 assessed).

How Ace Scrap Metal INC. Compares

Ace Scrap Metal INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-02-04

Last Inspection

2016-02-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,600 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$7,200

Current Penalty Amount

$7,200

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Ace Scrap Metal INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ace Scrap Metal INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 3.3
Total Penalty $7,200 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,600 $3,361

Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ace Scrap Metal INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,200 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Compare Ace Scrap Metal INC. vs Serrato Brothers Contractors LLC side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Ace Scrap Metal INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ace Scrap Metal INC. against Serrato Brothers Contractors LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Ace Scrap Metal INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Before you accept a job or raise a safety concern, search any employer for its own OSHA inspection history the same way you found this one. Search employers

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 Ace Scrap Metal INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Ace Scrap Metal INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ace Scrap Metal INC. have?
Ace Scrap Metal INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Ace Scrap Metal INC. had?
Ace Scrap Metal INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-04 and the most recent on 2016-02-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ace Scrap Metal INC.?
Ace Scrap Metal INC. has been assessed $7,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Ace Scrap Metal INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Ace Scrap Metal INC. has 7 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 Ace Scrap Metal INC. operate in?
Ace Scrap Metal INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238910). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ace Scrap Metal INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ace Scrap Metal INC. ranks #44,662 (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 Ace Scrap Metal INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Ace Scrap Metal INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,200 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Construction Juquilita in Missouri City, TX is a similar construction employer with $7,200 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.

Verify with OSHA establishment search →

Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 2 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.