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Wholesale Trade · North Fort Myers, FL

Garden Street Iron & Metal INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. ranks #32,990 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty18% serious
$10,766
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#32,990
of 99,447 penalized employers

Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. in North Fort Myers, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,766. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,990 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Belmont Trading CO. INC. in Northbrook, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,771 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
18.2%
of violations were serious
#32,990
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$10,766 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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 Garden Street Iron & Metal INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC SUPPLY CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSE BENITES CERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPERATIVE SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AA&L ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RALCORP FROZEN BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOTTLE SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KANSAS CITY PETERBIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN PUMP & TANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLEN ENTERPRISES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE WESTVILLE GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROBERT F. HENRY TILE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NASHVILLE STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOOD SPRINGS WOOD PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENCORE OILS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GORDON FOOD SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SCRAP IT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PHOENIX STEEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Garden Street Iron &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. sits at penalty rank #1,590 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($10,766 assessed).

How Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. Compares

Garden Street Iron & Metal INC.'s 5.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-03-04

Last Inspection

2016-02-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,383

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $5,383 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

18.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

72.7% 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

$15,324

Current Penalty Amount

$10,766

Penalty Reduction

29.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,558 from the initial assessment of $15,324. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $10,766 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,383 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Garden Street Iron & Metal INC., both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,766 here).

Belmont Trading CO. INC. $10,771 IL WD Glassvase Import, INC. $10,777 NJ Andale Farmers Cooperative Company $10,780 KS Woodgrain Millwork, INC. $10,747 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Abc Supply CO. INC. 2 insp. Kansas City, KS Jose Benites Ceron 2 insp. Delaware, OH Cooperative Supply, INC 2 insp. Leigh, NE Aa&L Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Belmont Trading CO. INC.
Northbrook, IL
2 inspections $10,771
S & S Scrap Metal
Orange, TX
0 inspections $0
WD Glassvase Import, INC.
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $10,777
Andale Farmers Cooperative Company
Furley, KS
2 inspections $10,780
Woodgrain Millwork, INC.
Marion, VA
2 inspections $10,747

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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 Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Garden Street Iron & Metal INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. have? ▼
Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,766.
How many OSHA inspections has Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. had? ▼
Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-03-04 and the most recent on 2016-02-23. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Garden Street Iron & Metal INC.? ▼
Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. has been assessed $10,766 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,324 (a 29.7% reduction).
Does Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. has 2 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 Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. operate in? ▼
Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. 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 Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Garden Street Iron & Metal INC. ranks #32,990 (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 Garden Street Iron & Metal INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Garden Street Iron & Metal INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,766 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Belmont Trading CO. INC. in Northbrook, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $10,771 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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