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Wholesale Trade · Chicago Heights, IL

Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. ranks #533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 42 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty69% serious
$202,100
OSHA penalties
42
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#533
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. in Chicago Heights, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 42 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $202,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 42 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #533 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 were classified as serious and 12 as willful - 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, Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. in Billerica, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $202,200 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
69.0%
of violations were serious
#533
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 42 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. runs far above peers (22.2x 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

$202,100 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($202,100) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $202,100 $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 Gaby Iron and Metal, CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSHINDLER TIRE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31A&A MIDWEST AND ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29FASTENAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYLER MOUNTAIN WATER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LEE IRON AND METAL C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12STANDARD IRON & META…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39PASCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41R.S. HANLINE AND COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BORDER TRADING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LIBERTY IRON AND MET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12UNITED COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HANSEN STEEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EDWARD ARNOLD SCRAP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LINCOLN RECYCLING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WOODLAND WOOD PRESER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10BUILDING MATERIALS M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN STONE SALES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MEIJER STORE #58, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CERADYNEVIOX, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORTLAND PRODUCE CO.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Gaby Iron and Metal,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 42 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.

Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. sits at penalty rank #18 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($202,100 assessed).

How Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. Compares

Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.'s 14.00 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 far above peers (22.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-18

Last Inspection

2011-03-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$67,367

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $67,367 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

69.0% of total

12

Willful

28.6% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.4% 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

$135,850

Current Penalty Amount

$202,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 42 5.5
Total Penalty $202,100 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $67,367 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($202,100 here).

Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. $202,200 MA Bentoli INC. $195,000 TX Rail Modal Group LLC $215,000 NE Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management $188,500 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Shindler Tire Recycling LLC 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI A&a Midwest and Enginequest 3 insp. North las Vegas, NV Fastenal Company 3 insp. Atlanta, GA Tyler Mountain Water Company, INC. 3 insp. Poca, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lynnway Auto Auction, INC.
Billerica, MA
2 inspections $202,200
Innovative Manufacturing & Distribution
Pompano Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Bentoli INC.
Elgin, TX
2 inspections $195,000
F.W. Webb (Augusta ME #10)
Augusta, ME
0 inspections $0
Maya Overseas Food
Maspeth, NY
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 Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 42 violations across 3 inspections, including 29 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 Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. have? ▼
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. has 42 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 12 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $202,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. had? ▼
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-18 and the most recent on 2011-03-29. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.? ▼
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. has been assessed $202,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. has 29 serious violations, 12 willful 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 Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. operate in? ▼
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. 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 Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gaby Iron and Metal, CO. ranks #533 (the top 1% 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 Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gaby Iron and Metal, CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $202,100 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (22.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. in Billerica, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $202,200 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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