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Wholesale Trade · Aurora, IL

Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. ranks #23,698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$15,213
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#23,698
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. in Aurora, IL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,213. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,698 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, FS Grain, LLC in Sycamore, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,238 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#23,698
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 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 Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$15,213 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.007.114.221.228.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOC NEVADA LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27BUCKMAN'S INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20CARDINAL HEALTH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WESTERN METALS RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1SAMUEL SON & CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5INDEPENDENT METALS CO, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SAL'S METAL CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7FIBRE GLAST DEVELOPM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CFCM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12BIG V FEEDS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ZECO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16CALIFORNIA BUILDING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SUKUP MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7NPK CONSTRUCTION EQU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11HARVEST FRESH PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12RCS RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17NELLSON NUTRACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WORTHINGTON SPECIALT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16BUTTS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14THOUSAND OAKS BARREL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8Fox Valley Iron and …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13
Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. sits at penalty rank #1,125 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($15,213 assessed).

How Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. Compares

Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.'s 3.25 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-10-26

Last Inspection

2017-05-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,803

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $3,803 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$22,275

Current Penalty Amount

$15,213

Penalty Reduction

31.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,062 from the initial assessment of $22,275. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 13 5.5
Total Penalty $15,213 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,803 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,213 here).

Heath Oil, INC. $15,220 PA New York Graphic Society Publishing Group /Artbeat $15,200 CT Recycling Compliance Specialists LLC $15,240 WI Primo CORP $15,175 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Soc Nevada LLC 4 insp. Hawthorne, NV Buckman's INC. 4 insp. Pottstown, PA Cardinal Health, INC. 4 insp. Solon, OH Western Metals Recycling, LLC 4 insp. Pueblo, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Reinforced Plastic Skylight Company
Kensington, MD
0 inspections $0
Heath Oil, INC.
Harrisville, PA
4 inspections $15,220
New York Graphic Society Publishing Group /Artbeat
Waterbury, CT
2 inspections $15,200
FS Grain, LLC
Sycamore, IL
2 inspections $15,238
Recycling Compliance Specialists LLC
Madison, WI
3 inspections $15,240

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What to do with this record

Use Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.'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 Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. have? ▼
Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,213.
How many OSHA inspections has Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. had? ▼
Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-26 and the most recent on 2017-05-26. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.? ▼
Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. has been assessed $15,213 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,275 (a 31.7% reduction).
Does Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. has 12 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 Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. operate in? ▼
Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. 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 Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP. ranks #23,698 (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 Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fox Valley Iron and Metal CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,213 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, FS Grain, LLC in Sycamore, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $15,238 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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