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Wholesale Trade · Belton, SC

Belton Metal Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Belton Metal Company INC ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,250
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Belton Metal Company INC in Belton, SC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Belton Metal Company INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,431 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Coca Cola Refreshments in Syracuse, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#74,431
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Belton Metal Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Belton Metal Company INC runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$2,250 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Belton Metal Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.322.633.945.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBAZE CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17CERTIFIED AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RURAL KING SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BRIGHT PEOPLE FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9F & L PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FENTON WORLD METAL B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6REGAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12THALHEIMER BROTHERS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22TRIMARK UNITED EAST,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COMMUNITY WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FAGE USA DAIRY INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIEBOVICH BROS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RIO CHAN FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RYDER INTEGRATED LOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FARICY FORD LINCOLN …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RESOURCE RECLAMATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TRADEMARK METALS REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HEALTHY FOOD INGREDI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Belton Metal Company…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
Belton Metal Company INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Belton Metal Company INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Belton Metal Company INC ranks #3,506 at $2,250 current penalty.

How Belton Metal Company INC Compares

Belton Metal Company INC's 3.33 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 well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-09-14

Last Inspection

2013-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,625

Current Penalty Amount

$2,250

Penalty Reduction

14.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $375 from the initial assessment of $2,625. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Belton Metal Company INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Belton Metal Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $2,250 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Belton Metal Company INC, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,250 here).

Summit INC $2,250 IN Ross Display Fixture Company $2,250 WA Coca Cola Refreshments $2,250 NY Nozzle Tech USA LLC $2,250 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Baze Chemical, INC. 3 insp. Palestine, TX Age Industries, LTD. 3 insp. Conway, AR Certified Automotive Warehouse, LLC 3 insp. Chicago, IL Rural King Supply 3 insp. Niles, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Summit INC
Gary, IN
2 inspections $2,250
Ross Display Fixture Company
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,250
Coca Cola Refreshments
Syracuse, NY
2 inspections $2,250
Nozzle Tech USA LLC
Springville, UT
3 inspections $2,250
Silver Foam Distributing CO
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $2,250

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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 Belton Metal Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Belton Metal Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Belton Metal Company INC have? ▼
Belton Metal Company INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Belton Metal Company INC had? ▼
Belton Metal Company INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-14 and the most recent on 2013-04-10. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Belton Metal Company INC? ▼
Belton Metal Company INC has been assessed $2,250 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,625 (a 14.3% reduction).
Does Belton Metal Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Belton Metal Company INC has 5 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 Belton Metal Company INC operate in? ▼
Belton Metal Company 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 Belton Metal Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Belton Metal Company INC ranks #74,431 (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 Belton Metal Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Belton Metal Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,250 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Coca Cola Refreshments in Syracuse, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,250 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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