Wholesale Trade · Denver, CO

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation ranks #4,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty81% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$54,844
OSHA penalties: 32
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #4,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation in Denver, CO has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,844. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,499 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Barrington Scarves in East Rutherford, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection: 81.3%
of violations were serious: #4,499
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Atlas Metal & Iron Cor…

$54,844
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation runs far above peers (6.0x 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

$54,844 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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 Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation.

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation sits at penalty rank #170 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($54,844 assessed).

How Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation Compares

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation's 8.00 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 runs far above peers (6.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-27

Last Inspection

2014-10-06

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,711

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $13,711 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

81.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$78,098

Current Penalty Amount

$54,844

Penalty Reduction

29.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,254 from the initial assessment of $78,098. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric	Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	32	5.5
Total Penalty	$54,844	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$13,711	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,844 here).

Tricon Precast, LTD. $54,900 TX General Plumbing Supply, INC. $54,951 NJ Reinhart Food Service LLC $55,002 MA The Sygma Network, INC. $54,680 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Genpak, LLC 4 insp. Longview, TX Excelsior Blower Systems, INC. 4 insp. Blandon, PA Northland Forest Products, INC. 4 insp. Kingston, NH Timberline Fisheries Corporation 4 insp. Marion, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Barrington Scarves

East Rutherford, NJ

0 inspections $0

BC International Group

2 inspections $54,900

General Plumbing Supply, INC.

Edison, NJ

3 inspections $54,951

Reinhart Food Service LLC

Taunton, MA

2 inspections $55,002

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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 Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation have? ▼

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,844.

How many OSHA inspections has Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation had? ▼

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-27 and the most recent on 2014-10-06. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation? ▼

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation has been assessed $54,844 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $78,098 (a 29.8% reduction).

Does Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation 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 Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation operate in? ▼

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation 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 Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation ranks #4,499 (the top 5% 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 Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Atlas Metal & Iron Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $54,844 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (6.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Barrington Scarves in East Rutherford, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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