Wholesale Trade · Great Bend, KS

Acme Scrap, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Acme Scrap, INC. ranks #59,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,375
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #59,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Acme Scrap, INC. in Great Bend, KS has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Acme Scrap, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,146 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Reserve Alloys, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,375 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 63.6%
of violations were serious: #59,146
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Acme Scrap, INC.

$4,375
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Acme Scrap, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,375 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Acme Scrap, INC..

Acme Scrap, INC. has 2 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.

Acme Scrap, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Acme Scrap, INC. ranks #2,850 at $4,375 current penalty.

How Acme Scrap, INC. Compares

Acme Scrap, INC.'s 5.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2010-09-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,188

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $2,188 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

63.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$8,750

Current Penalty Amount

$4,375

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,375 from the initial assessment of $8,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric	Acme Scrap, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.0
Violations	11	5.5
Total Penalty	$4,375	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,188	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,375 here).

Rolled Alloys INC $4,375 MI Reserve Alloys, LLC $4,375 FL Mid-Columbia Producers $4,380 OR John Huff Ice Cream INC. $4,389 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BRL Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Bessemer, AL Jam Maintenance Construction Company, LLC 2 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Boskovich Farms , Incorporated 2 insp. Oxnard, CA Majestic Steel USA INC. 2 insp. Pittsburg, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

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Mid-Columbia Producers

The Dalles, OR

3 inspections $4,380

Lovey Dovey Plus, Inc.

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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 Acme Scrap, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Acme Scrap, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Acme Scrap, INC. have? ▼

Acme Scrap, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,375.

How many OSHA inspections has Acme Scrap, INC. had? ▼

Acme Scrap, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2010-09-21. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Acme Scrap, INC.? ▼

Acme Scrap, INC. has been assessed $4,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,750 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Acme Scrap, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Acme Scrap, 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 Acme Scrap, INC. operate in? ▼

Acme Scrap, 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 Acme Scrap, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Acme Scrap, INC. ranks #59,146 (the lower 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 Acme Scrap, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Acme Scrap, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,375 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, Reserve Alloys, LLC in Jacksonville, FL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,375 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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