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Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap ranks #65,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,450
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#65,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap in Harmon, GU has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,192 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Nevada Beverage Company in Las Vegas, NV is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,450 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#65,192
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 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 Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$3,450 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRL HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JAM MAINTENANCE CONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOSKOVICH FARMS , IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23MAJESTIC STEEL USA I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEE'S CANDIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RUDY'S COMMERCIAL RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FERRELLGAS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JUNK CARS OF LITHONI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MARATHON TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16US FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MAYO FERTILIZER, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RHG, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HASSELL & HUGHES LUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TRINIDAD BENHAM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRAIRIE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TYGBJY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SGL MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RE-NEW RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PEPSI BOTTLING GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HINKLEY LIGHTING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Formosa Iron & Steel…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap ranks #3,116 at $3,450 current penalty.

How Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap Compares

Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap'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 below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-08

Last Inspection

2010-06-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,725 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

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

$3,450

Current Penalty Amount

$3,450

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $3,450 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,725 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap, both outside GU so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,450 here).

Graphic Packaging International LLC $3,450 CA Anniston Metals $3,450 GA Nevada Beverage Company $3,450 NV Diamond Cut Granite, INC. $3,457 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

BRL Holdings, INC. 2 insp. Bessemer, AL Jam Maintenance Construction Company, LLC 2 insp. Woodbridge, NJ Boskovich Farms , Incorporated 2 insp. Oxnard, CA Majestic Steel USA INC. 2 insp. Pittsburg, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Graphic Packaging International LLC
Irvine, CA
2 inspections $3,450
Anniston Metals
Rome, GA
2 inspections $3,450
Nevada Beverage Company
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $3,450
Diamond Cut Granite, INC.
Streamwood, IL
2 inspections $3,457
MRV Siding Supply
Newark, OH
1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap'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 Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap have? ▼
Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap had? ▼
Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-08 and the most recent on 2010-06-08. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap? ▼
Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap has been assessed $3,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap has 8 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 Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap operate in? ▼
Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423140). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap ranks #65,192 (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 Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Formosa Iron & Steel Scrap's total OSHA penalty of $3,450 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nevada Beverage Company in Las Vegas, NV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,450 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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