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Administrative & Waste Services · Barnwell, SC

Horsehead Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Horsehead Corporation ranks #43,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,564
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#43,127
of 99,447 penalized employers

Horsehead Corporation in Barnwell, SC 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: $7,564. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Horsehead Corporation 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. 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 #43,127 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ryan Tree Care, INC in Cockeysville, MD is another administrative & waste services employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,558 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#43,127
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 Horsehead Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Horsehead Corporation runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$7,564 Bottom 43% least affordable more affordable than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Horsehead Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARSI ASBESTOS REMOVA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NEWPORT WINDOW MAINT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MONTVALE PUBLIC WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WASTE PRO OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DIAMOND STAFFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3M&O ENVIRONMENTAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TREE CARE INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTERN NEW YORK BEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NATIONAL PARK BOROUG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOLANO GARBAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RAMCO ENTERPRISES, LP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOUNTAIN STATES PACK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HECZKO LANDSCAPING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLETO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRICKMAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STODDARD COUNTY SHEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN CARPET CLEANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DESERT HEAT ENVIRONM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GFL ENVIRONMENTAL US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Horsehead Corporation, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Horsehead Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Horsehead Corporation in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Administrative & Waste Services sector: Horsehead Corporation is the #1,419 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 3,556 employers with nonzero fines ($7,564).

How Horsehead Corporation Compares

Horsehead Corporation's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-21

Last Inspection

2012-12-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,782

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $3,782 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

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

$8,125

Current Penalty Amount

$7,564

Penalty Reduction

6.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $561 from the initial assessment of $8,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Horsehead Corporation compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Horsehead Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 8 2.7
Total Penalty $7,564 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,782 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Horsehead Corporation, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,564 here).

Renuoil of America, INC. $7,560 NV Ryan Tree Care, INC $7,558 MD Environmental Processing Systems, INC. $7,558 FL Waste Treatment Corporation $7,575 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arsi Asbestos Removal Services INC. 2 insp. Moberly, MO Newport Window Maintenance, INC. 2 insp. Irvine, CA Montvale Public Works 2 insp. Montvale, NJ Waste Pro of Florida, INC. 2 insp. Sarasota, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nitesource
New Paris, IN
0 inspections $0
Renuoil of America, INC.
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $7,560
Industry One
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Ryan Tree Care, INC
Cockeysville, MD
3 inspections $7,558
Environmental Processing Systems, INC.
Hialeah Gardens, FL
2 inspections $7,558

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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 Horsehead Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Horsehead Corporation'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 Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Horsehead Corporation have? ▼
Horsehead Corporation has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,564.
How many OSHA inspections has Horsehead Corporation had? ▼
Horsehead Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-21 and the most recent on 2012-12-04. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Horsehead Corporation? ▼
Horsehead Corporation has been assessed $7,564 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,125 (a 6.9% reduction).
Does Horsehead Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Horsehead Corporation 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 Horsehead Corporation operate in? ▼
Horsehead Corporation operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Horsehead Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Horsehead Corporation ranks #43,127 (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 Horsehead Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Horsehead Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,564 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ryan Tree Care, INC in Cockeysville, MD is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $7,558 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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