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Wholesale Trade · Morris, IL

First America Metal Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), First America Metal Corporation ranks #27,093 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty92% serious
$13,349
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#27,093
of 99,447 penalized employers

First America Metal Corporation in Morris, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,349. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected First America Metal Corporation 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,093 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Industrial Service CORP. in Grand Island, NE is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,355 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#27,093
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows First America Metal Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.5x 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

$13,349 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 First America Metal Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDSY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALOHA PRODUCE OF CEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HOPS EXTRACT CORP OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOLVCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8IPS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3RECYCLETRONICS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42SHAMROCK FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROTH STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNITED FRUIT & PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BLANK INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MUELLER LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GREATER BRIDGEPORT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10INTERNATIONAL CORE S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ALUMISOURCE, LLP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2APOLLO AUTO SALES & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10MORRISON INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EFRAIN NUÑEZ, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BEN WEITSMAN & SON O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12VAN DIEST SUPPLY COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4First America Metal …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
First America Metal Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

First America Metal Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: First America Metal Corporation is the #1,298 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($13,349).

How First America Metal Corporation Compares

First America Metal Corporation's 4.00 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-02-19

Last Inspection

2015-05-07

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,450 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% 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

$19,070

Current Penalty Amount

$13,349

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,721 from the initial assessment of $19,070. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How First America Metal Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric First America Metal Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $13,349 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,450 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for First America Metal Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,349 here).

Industrial Service CORP. $13,355 NE James Skinner Baking CO $13,342 NE Mayo Fertilizer, Incorporated $13,339 FL Fratelli Berreta USA, INC. $13,359 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

DSY Corporation 3 insp. Barrigada, GU Aloha Produce of Central Oregon INC 3 insp. Bend, OR Hops Extract CORP of America 3 insp. 03062971, WA Solvchem, INC. 3 insp. Pearland, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Industrial Service CORP.
Grand Island, NE
2 inspections $13,355
James Skinner Baking CO
Omaha, NE
3 inspections $13,342
Mayo Fertilizer, Incorporated
Lake City, FL
2 inspections $13,339
Fratelli Berreta USA, INC.
Budd Lake, NJ
2 inspections $13,359
B & B Plastics, Incorporated
Columbus, OH
2 inspections $13,360

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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 First America Metal Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, First America Metal Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 11 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 First America Metal Corporation have? ▼
First America Metal Corporation has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,349.
How many OSHA inspections has First America Metal Corporation had? ▼
First America Metal Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-19 and the most recent on 2015-05-07. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for First America Metal Corporation? ▼
First America Metal Corporation has been assessed $13,349 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,070 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does First America Metal Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. First America Metal Corporation has 11 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 First America Metal Corporation operate in? ▼
First America Metal Corporation 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 First America Metal Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, First America Metal Corporation ranks #27,093 (the upper 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 First America Metal Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
First America Metal Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $13,349 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Industrial Service CORP. in Grand Island, NE is a similar wholesale trade employer with $13,355 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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