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Wholesale Trade · Muscatine, IA

Harsco Metals & Minerals

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harsco Metals & Minerals has a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty33% serious
$14,123
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,716
of 100,495 penalized employers

Harsco Metals & Minerals in Muscatine, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,123. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harsco Metals & Minerals 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 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, Zeco INC in Chattanooga, TN is another wholesale trade employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $14,100 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
74%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Harsco Metals & Minerals compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harsco Metals & Minerals runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$14,123 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Harsco Metals & Minerals

The federal enforcement record for Harsco Metals & Minerals in Muscatine, IA includes 2 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (33.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $14,123 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,123 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,062. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-04-25 to 2021-11-22, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-04-25

Last Inspection

2021-11-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,062

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $7,062 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$14,123

Current Penalty Amount

$14,123

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Harsco Metals & Minerals compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Harsco Metals & Minerals Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 5.4
Total Penalty $14,123 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,062 $4,678
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harsco Metals & Minerals safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harsco Metals & Minerals's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Harsco Metals & Minerals have? ▼
Harsco Metals & Minerals has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,123.
How many OSHA inspections has Harsco Metals & Minerals had? ▼
Harsco Metals & Minerals has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-04-25 and the most recent on 2021-11-22. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harsco Metals & Minerals? ▼
Harsco Metals & Minerals has been assessed $14,123 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Harsco Metals & Minerals have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harsco Metals & Minerals has 1 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 Harsco Metals & Minerals operate in? ▼
Harsco Metals & Minerals operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Harsco Metals & Minerals's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harsco Metals & Minerals's total OSHA penalty of $14,123 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Zeco INC in Chattanooga, TN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $14,100 in current penalties.

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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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