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Wholesale Trade · New Braunfels, TX

Comal Iron & Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Comal Iron & Metals, INC. ranks #15,058 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$22,777
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,058
of 99,447 penalized employers

Comal Iron & Metals, INC. in New Braunfels, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,777. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Comal Iron & Metals, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,058 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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, TYM-USA, INC. in Wilson, NC is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,750 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#15,058
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Comal Iron & Metals, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Comal Iron & Metals, INC. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$22,777 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Comal Iron & Metals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.615.222.830.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTH SHORE RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CASA IMPORTS A DIVIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORFOLK IRON & METAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RAYSTEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13H&E EQUIPMENT SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEARTLAND COCA-COLA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SONOCO RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COSMOS GRANITE (SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WILTON BRANDS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMG MIDWEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CHAMPLIN TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPPLY NETWORK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PROSEED, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MICELI & OLDFIELD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MILES CITY LIVESTOCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HIAWATHA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALRO STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEREZ ROOFING CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METALS RECYCLING TEC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Comal Iron & Metals,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Comal Iron & Metals, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Comal Iron & Metals, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Comal Iron & Metals, INC. sits at penalty rank #683 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($22,777 assessed).

How Comal Iron & Metals, INC. Compares

Comal Iron & Metals, INC.'s 14.00 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 well above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-25

Last Inspection

2017-03-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,389

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $11,389 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$37,959

Current Penalty Amount

$22,777

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,182 from the initial assessment of $37,959. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Comal Iron & Metals, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Comal Iron & Metals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 28 5.5
Total Penalty $22,777 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,389 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Comal Iron & Metals, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,777 here).

TYM-USA, INC. $22,750 NC Gerber Poultry, INC. $22,805 OH County Auto Wreckers, LLC $22,810 NJ RD United, LLC $22,815 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

South Shore Recycling, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Casa Imports a Division of R.L.E. CORP. 2 insp. Utica, NY Norfolk Iron & Metal CO 2 insp. Norfolk, NE Raysteel, INC. 2 insp. Albuquerque, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

TYM-USA, INC.
Wilson, NC
2 inspections $22,750
Gerber Poultry, INC.
Kidron, OH
2 inspections $22,805
County Auto Wreckers, LLC
Jersey City, NJ
3 inspections $22,810
RD United, LLC
Denver, CO
3 inspections $22,815
Menard, INC.
Holiday City, OH
4 inspections $22,826

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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 Comal Iron & Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Comal Iron & Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Comal Iron & Metals, INC. have? ▼
Comal Iron & Metals, INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,777.
How many OSHA inspections has Comal Iron & Metals, INC. had? ▼
Comal Iron & Metals, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-25 and the most recent on 2017-03-27. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Comal Iron & Metals, INC.? ▼
Comal Iron & Metals, INC. has been assessed $22,777 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,959 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Comal Iron & Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Comal Iron & Metals, INC. has 24 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 Comal Iron & Metals, INC. operate in? ▼
Comal Iron & Metals, 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 Comal Iron & Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Comal Iron & Metals, INC. ranks #15,058 (the top quarter 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 Comal Iron & Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Comal Iron & Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $22,777 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, TYM-USA, INC. in Wilson, NC is a similar wholesale trade employer with $22,750 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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