Wholesale Trade · Addison, IL

CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $12,934 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$12,934
Back wages owed

CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc in Addison, IL has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 8 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

Compliance score

C 74/100
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $13K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($13K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc ranks #656 among 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers with WHD recoveries ($12,934). CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc carries no OSHA penalty in this extract but ranks #656 of 1,587 Wholesale Trade employers on WHD back wages ($12,934).

How CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc Compares

CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc in Addison, IL has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Allied Alloys in Houston, TX has 3 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$12,934
Employees Affected
7
WHD Violations
8
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,848
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,934

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc owed $12,934 in back wages to 7 employees across 1 case and 8 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 CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc Industry Avg
Inspections 0 2.0
Violations 0 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665

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What to do with this record

Use CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc against Wilkins Rebuilders Supply, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc's inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc also carries $12,934 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

Has CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc, resulting in $12,934 in back wages owed to 7 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc operate in?
CJPA Scrap Metal, 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.
What should I do if CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc owes me wages?
If you believe CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc 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 $12,934 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc's safety record compare to industry average?
CJPA Scrap Metal, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allied Alloys in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $12,933 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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