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Administrative & Waste Services · Cleveland, OH

Ferrous Processing & Trading CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. ranks #19,159 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$18,510
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,159
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. in Cleveland, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,510. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,159 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Staff Management Group LLC in Edison, NJ is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,500 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#19,159
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. runs well above peers (4.9x 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

$18,510 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ferrous Processing & Trading CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMID NEBRASKA DISPOSA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BOROUGH OF TOTOWA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TOWNSHIP OF CEDAR GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TOWNSHIP OF EDGEWATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TOWNSHIP OF MOUNT OL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NEW ENGLAND MARINE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3L KENNETH HINKLE & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ADECCO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SELECT STAFFING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHROP GRUMMAN COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIED BARTON SECURITY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BAYSHORE RECYCLING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1KELLY'S TREE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5B & H ENTERPRISES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CALMET SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AJ JONES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SMART LANDCARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BOLLE ENVIRONMENTAL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JM PAINTING AND DRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COMPLETE LAWNWORKS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Ferrous Processing &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. sits at penalty rank #691 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($18,510 assessed).

How Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. Compares

Ferrous Processing & Trading CO.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (4.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-05

Last Inspection

2019-12-05

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,255

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $9,255 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$33,520

Current Penalty Amount

$18,510

Penalty Reduction

44.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,010 from the initial assessment of $33,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 3 2.7
Total Penalty $18,510 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,255 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ferrous Processing & Trading CO., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,510 here).

Staff Management Group LLC $18,500 NJ LGC Global, INC. $18,500 MI Covanta Long Beach Renewable Engergy Corporation $18,485 CA Marathon Staffing Services, INC. $18,478 NH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mid Nebraska Disposal, INC. 2 insp. Grand Island, NE Borough of Totowa 2 insp. Totowa, NJ Township of Cedar Grove DPW 2 insp. Cedar Grove, NJ Township of Edgewater Park DPW 2 insp. Edgewater Park, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Champion National Security
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
Big Mac Disposal Inc
Tangier, IN
0 inspections $0
Staff Management Group LLC
Edison, NJ
2 inspections $18,500
Evans Landscaping, INC.
Cincinnati, OH
4 inspections $18,500
RCM Group Medical Staffing
Dallas, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ferrous Processing & Trading CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. have? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,510.
How many OSHA inspections has Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. had? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-05 and the most recent on 2019-12-05. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ferrous Processing & Trading CO.? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. has been assessed $18,510 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,520 (a 44.8% reduction).
Does Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. has 3 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 Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. operate in? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562219). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ferrous Processing & Trading CO. ranks #19,159 (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 Ferrous Processing & Trading CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,510 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (4.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Staff Management Group LLC in Edison, NJ is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $18,500 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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