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Wholesale Trade · Wright City, MO

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$3,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron in Wright City, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,200. 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 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, M S International, INC. in Atlanta, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#66,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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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

$3,200 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 both1.92.022.02.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFERRARO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLEN BROTHERS 1893,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40PARIS PRODUCE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SCHMALZ'S EUROPEAN P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JULIUS SILVERT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALT CITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7R PLANET EARTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & S Wholesale & Re…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NEW YORK GRAPHIC SOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JOSHEN PAPER & PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOBBY'S AUTO PARTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CYCLE TEX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUDGET AUTO WRECKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DUDA ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WINZER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BARNETT IMPLEMENT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OUTLET TIRE & SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROTEK WINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Cash's Scrap Metal &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron ranks #3,176 at $3,200 current penalty.

How Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron Compares

Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's 1.00 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

2011-06-21

Last Inspection

2011-06-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,600

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,600 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,200

Penalty Reduction

33.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

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 2 5.5
Total Penalty $3,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,600 $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 ($3,200 here).

Allegany Scrap, INC. $3,200 MD Home Depot U.S.a., INC. $3,200 TN M S International, INC. $3,200 GA Comco USA, INC. $3,200 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ferraro Foods, INC. 2 insp. Piscataway, NJ Allen Brothers 1893, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Premier Metal Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Paris Produce Company INC. 2 insp. Pleasantville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Allegany Scrap, INC.
Cumberland, MD
3 inspections $3,200
Home Depot U.S.a., INC.
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $3,200
M S International, INC.
Atlanta, GA
3 inspections $3,200
Comco USA, INC.
Madison, TN
2 inspections $3,200
United Grain CORP
Umatilla, OR
2 inspections $3,200

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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.

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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 Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron have? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,200.
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 2011-06-21 and the most recent on 2011-06-21. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron? ▼
Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has been assessed $3,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 33.3% reduction).
Does Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cash's Scrap Metal & Iron has 1 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 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.
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 #66,822 (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 $3,200 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, M S International, INC. in Atlanta, GA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,200 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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