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Wholesale Trade · Pueblo, CO

American Iron & Metal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Iron & Metal ranks #57,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty31% serious
$4,548
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#57,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Iron & Metal in Pueblo, CO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,548. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Iron & Metal 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,969 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, United Ag Services, INC. in Olmitz, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,550 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
30.8%
of violations were serious
#57,969
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Iron & Metal compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Iron & Metal runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,548 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 American Iron & Metal.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRYERSON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARRIS TIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FULL-FILL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HY-VEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5METROPOLITAN STONE &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25PACE GLASS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ATLANTA COMMERCIAL T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12RDJ CUSTOM WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12T & J PRINTING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN BUILDERS & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NASHVILLE KITCHEN & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE OTTAWA COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RENNER USA, CORP. DB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FIVE STAR ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ALRO STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VUTEC MANAGEMENT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ADVANTAGE METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AGRX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DMC MILLWORK, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5American Iron & Metal, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
American Iron & Metal has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

American Iron & Metal in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, American Iron & Metal sits at penalty rank #2,804 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($4,548 assessed).

How American Iron & Metal Compares

American Iron & Metal's 6.50 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-08-22

Last Inspection

2021-04-05

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,274

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,274 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

30.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

69.2% 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

$8,261

Current Penalty Amount

$4,548

Penalty Reduction

44.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,713 from the initial assessment of $8,261. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How American Iron & Metal compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric American Iron & Metal Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $4,548 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,274 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for American Iron & Metal, both outside CO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,548 here).

United Ag Services, INC. $4,550 KS Mutual Materials Company $4,550 WA Marianna, INC. $4,550 NE Integrated Metal Products $4,550 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ryerson INC. 2 insp. Omaha, NE Harris Tire Company 2 insp. Atlanta, GA Full-Fill Industries, L.L.C. 2 insp. Henning, IL United Natural Foods, INC. 2 insp. Rocklin, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

United Ag Services, INC.
Olmitz, KS
2 inspections $4,550
Mutual Materials Company
Tumwater, WA
2 inspections $4,550
Marianna, INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $4,550
Integrated Metal Products
Lakeland, FL
2 inspections $4,550
Transmission Plus, INC.
Columbus, GA
2 inspections $4,546

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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 American Iron & Metal safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Iron & Metal's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 American Iron & Metal have? ▼
American Iron & Metal has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,548.
How many OSHA inspections has American Iron & Metal had? ▼
American Iron & Metal has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-22 and the most recent on 2021-04-05. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Iron & Metal? ▼
American Iron & Metal has been assessed $4,548 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,261 (a 44.9% reduction).
Does American Iron & Metal have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Iron & Metal has 4 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 American Iron & Metal operate in? ▼
American Iron & Metal 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 American Iron & Metal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Iron & Metal ranks #57,969 (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 American Iron & Metal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Iron & Metal's total OSHA penalty of $4,548 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, United Ag Services, INC. in Olmitz, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,550 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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