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Wholesale Trade · ST. Louis, MO

Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. ranks #43,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty93% serious
$7,526
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. in ST. Louis, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,526. 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 Processors INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,257 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 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, Atlas Molding, LLC. in Leola, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,540 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
92.9%
of violations were serious
#43,257
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,526 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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

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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 Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJ.E. MEURET GRAIN CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23GREENWOOD PALLET COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GLORIANN FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELECTRONIC RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21APC RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23RIVER COUNTRY CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18C&S WHOLESALE GROCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KENCOVE FARM FENCE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SPARTANNASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VAN VOORST LUMBER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GROGREEN SOLUTIONS G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PET-AG INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORMAN'S NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FRESH SOLUTION FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29BORDER AG & ENERGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASHVILLE GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20SUPERIOR SALES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ANKUR MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INSULATION DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CORROSION FLUID PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31Ace Scrap Metal Proc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. ranks #2,088 at $7,526 current penalty.

How Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. Compares

Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC.'s 14.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-08

Last Inspection

2010-09-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,763

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $3,763 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

92.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.1% 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

$11,966

Current Penalty Amount

$7,526

Penalty Reduction

37.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,440 from the initial assessment of $11,966. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 28 5.5
Total Penalty $7,526 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,763 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,526 here).

Creative Liquid Coatings INC $7,525 IN Atlas Molding, LLC. $7,540 PA Allstate Beverage Company, LLC $7,510 AL Arundel Recycling Center INC $7,548 MD

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

J.E. Meuret Grain CO. INC 2 insp. Brunswick, NE Greenwood Pallet Company INC. 2 insp. Bridgeville, DE Gloriann Farms, INC. 2 insp. Brawley, CA Electronic Recycling and Trading, INC 2 insp. Austin, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Creative Liquid Coatings INC
Kendallville, IN
2 inspections $7,525
Atlas Molding, LLC.
Leola, PA
2 inspections $7,540
Allstate Beverage Company, LLC
Montgomery, AL
2 inspections $7,510
Docs Recycling
Cisne, IL
0 inspections $0
Advanced Recycling
Demorest, GA
0 inspections $0

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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 Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 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 Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. have? ▼
Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,526.
How many OSHA inspections has Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. had? ▼
Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-08 and the most recent on 2010-09-08. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC.? ▼
Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. has been assessed $7,526 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,966 (a 37.1% reduction).
Does Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. has 26 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 Processors INC. operate in? ▼
Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ace Scrap Metal Processors 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 Processors INC. ranks #43,257 (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 Processors INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ace Scrap Metal Processors INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,526 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, Atlas Molding, LLC. in Leola, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,540 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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