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Wholesale Trade · Saint Louis, MO

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron ranks #62,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$3,795
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron in Saint Louis, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,795. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,004 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Clean All of Syracuse LLC in Syracuse, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,800 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#62,836
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,004
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,795 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTEVA PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE GOURMET,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AVA COMPANIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SB SPECIALTY METALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAKOTA SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BGA CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LEATHERWOOD PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSEPH C SCHNEIDER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SIC PROCESSING USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ADVANCE INDUSTRY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND CUT GRANITE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPRINGFIELD CORRUGAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STONEWAY ROOFING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TONY VITRANO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24BEARDSLEY FARMERS EL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CLASSIC DYESTUFFS, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AMERICOLD LOGISTICS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JE HERNDON COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAPHAM-HICKEY STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Cash's Scrap Metal &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron sits at penalty rank #3,008 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($3,795 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron at rank #1,582 of 1,587 employers ($1,004 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,795 OSHA penalties plus $1,004 WHD back wages (20.9% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron Compares

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's 2.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-28

Last Inspection

2012-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,898

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $1,898 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$10,395

Current Penalty Amount

$3,795

Penalty Reduction

63.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,799

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,600 from the initial assessment of $10,395. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,004
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,004
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$1,004

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron owed $1,004 in back wages to 1 employee across 1 case and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $3,795 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,898 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,795 here).

Polymer Grinding INC. $3,800 PA Averill Recycling INC $3,800 MI Reimann Wholesale INC. $3,800 NY Pacific Carpet Distributors $3,800 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Inteva Products 2 insp. Bluffton, IN Progressive Gourmet, INC. 2 insp. Wilmington, MA Ava Companies 2 insp. Hicksville, NY SB Specialty Metals LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Liberty Tire Recycling
Lockport, NY
2 inspections $4,800
Fitzsimmons Metal Company
Glenshaw, PA
2 inspections $4,800
Very J, INC.
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $4,800
Clean All of Syracuse LLC
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $4,800
Columbia Pipe & Supply CO.
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $4,800

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What to do with this record

Use Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron against Liberty Tire Recycling, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron also carries $1,004 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron have? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,795.
How many OSHA inspections has Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron had? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-28 and the most recent on 2012-02-28. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has been assessed $3,795 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,395 (a 63.5% reduction). Additionally, $1,004 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron, resulting in $1,004 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron operate in? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron 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.
What should I do if Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,004 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron ranks #62,836 (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 Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's total OSHA penalty of $3,795 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, Clean All of Syracuse LLC in Syracuse, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,800 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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