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Ferrous Processing & Trading CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ferrous Processing & Trading CO ranks #75,701 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$2,100
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ferrous Processing & Trading CO in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,100. 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 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,701 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 Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Riteway Pallet Manufacturing in Albuquerque, NM is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,100 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#75,701
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ferrous Processing & Trading CO runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$2,100 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Manufacturing 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 both1.92.022.02.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIPEN M SHAH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29ALL QUALITY MACHININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNT REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SS INDUSTRIES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PRL ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUSQUEHANNA GLASS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGETOWN WOOD AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED CONCRETE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GKN AEROSPACE NORTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BIG RIVER CAST STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALMAN OPTICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROTHERS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INTERSTATE PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TERMAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALTOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BCS MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40VALERO MCKEE REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN TESTING LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Ferrous Processing &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ferrous Processing & Trading CO ranks #29,383 at $2,100 current penalty.

How Ferrous Processing & Trading CO Compares

Ferrous Processing & Trading CO's 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-27

Last Inspection

2025-07-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$6,300

Current Penalty Amount

$2,100

Penalty Reduction

66.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $6,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ferrous Processing & Trading CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ferrous Processing & Trading CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,100 here).

Riteway Pallet Manufacturing $2,100 NM Sunpro Corporation $2,100 UT Plastek Industries-CPD $2,100 PA Paratus Industries $2,100 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dipen M Shah 2 insp. Baldwyn, MS All Quality Machining & Finishing, LLC 2 insp. Christiana, PA Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, INC. 2 insp. Charles City, IA Glidewell Laboratories 2 insp. Irvine, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Riteway Pallet Manufacturing
Albuquerque, NM
2 inspections $2,100
C & H Stamping INC
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $2,100
Dewys Metal Solutions INC DBA Dewys Manufacturing
Marne, MI
4 inspections $2,100
Nova Industries INC
Fraser, MI
4 inspections $2,100
Superior Wire and Metal Spec.
Perrysburg, OH
2 inspections $2,100

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What to do with this record

Use Ferrous Processing & Trading CO'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 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 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below 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 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Ferrous Processing & Trading CO had? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-27 and the most recent on 2025-07-07. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ferrous Processing & Trading CO? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO has been assessed $2,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,300 (a 66.7% reduction).
Does Ferrous Processing & Trading CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ferrous Processing & Trading CO 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 Ferrous Processing & Trading CO operate in? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331491). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M 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 #75,701 (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 Ferrous Processing & Trading CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ferrous Processing & Trading CO's total OSHA penalty of $2,100 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Riteway Pallet Manufacturing in Albuquerque, NM is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,100 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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