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Wholesale Trade · Fort Walton Beach, FL

Big Iron Environmental, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Big Iron Environmental, INC. ranks #47,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,480
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Big Iron Environmental, INC. in Fort Walton Beach, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Big Iron Environmental, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Aracruz International Granite, L.L.C. in Phoenix, AZ is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $6,475 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Big Iron Environmental, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Big Iron Environmental, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,480 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Big Iron Environmental, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSLOAN IMPLEMENT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TONSA AUTOMOTIVE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PITSTICK BROTHERS GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21GULFSIDE SUPPLY, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUP BASES LOADED, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SERVICE RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STATE STEEL SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DOUGLASS W. KING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COST PLUS WORLD MARK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6URSA FARMERS COOPERA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARGAIN TILE SURPLUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CALAVO GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEARTLAND PRODUCE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GIORGIO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LEVE AGRIMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23PETTISVILLE GRAIN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ADOBE MILLING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PACE SUPPLY CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN VALVE SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ARUNDEL RECYCLING CE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27Big Iron Environment…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Big Iron Environmental, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Big Iron Environmental, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Big Iron Environmental, INC. is the #2,296 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($6,480).

How Big Iron Environmental, INC. Compares

Big Iron Environmental, INC.'s 4.50 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-17

Last Inspection

2015-05-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $3,240 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$10,800

Current Penalty Amount

$6,480

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,320 from the initial assessment of $10,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Big Iron Environmental, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Big Iron Environmental, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 9 5.5
Total Penalty $6,480 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,240 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Big Iron Environmental, INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,480 here).

Edward Don & Company $6,481 TX Boston Granite Exchange, INC. $6,476 MA Aracruz International Granite, L.L.C. $6,475 AZ Perkins Paper, LLC $6,475 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sloan Implement Company, INC. 2 insp. Atwood, IL Tonsa Automotive INC 2 insp. Moonachie, NJ Pitstick Brothers Grain CO. LLC 2 insp. Leesburg, OH Gulfside Supply, INC. DBA Gulfeagle Supply 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Edward Don & Company
The Colony, TX
3 inspections $6,481
Boston Granite Exchange, INC.
Haverhill, MA
2 inspections $6,476
Aracruz International Granite, L.L.C.
Phoenix, AZ
4 inspections $6,475
Perkins Paper, LLC
Taunton, MA
2 inspections $6,475
Heritage Used Car and Truck Parts, LLC
Mobile, AL
2 inspections $6,486

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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 Big Iron Environmental, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Big Iron Environmental, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Big Iron Environmental, INC. have? ▼
Big Iron Environmental, INC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Big Iron Environmental, INC. had? ▼
Big Iron Environmental, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-17 and the most recent on 2015-05-14. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Big Iron Environmental, INC.? ▼
Big Iron Environmental, INC. has been assessed $6,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Big Iron Environmental, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Big Iron Environmental, INC. has 9 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 Big Iron Environmental, INC. operate in? ▼
Big Iron Environmental, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Big Iron Environmental, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Big Iron Environmental, INC. ranks #47,911 (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 Big Iron Environmental, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Big Iron Environmental, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,480 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, Aracruz International Granite, L.L.C. in Phoenix, AZ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,475 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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