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Wholesale Trade · Bristol, CT

Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC ranks #40,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$8,356
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC in Bristol, CT has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,356. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P. in Houston, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,354 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#40,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$8,356 Bottom 41% least affordable more affordable than 41% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.007.114.221.328.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNATIONAL MARINE SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FRESH FROM TEXAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18UNITED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TRITON STONE GROUP O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20EXPERT HOME CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ACTION METAL RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7POTENTIAL INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MOTOR TRUCK EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DEER CREEK SEED, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ECO CUPS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FINE LUMBER & PLYWOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHILLIPS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BURTONVIEW CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST LAMP RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27CONCRETE VAULTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COMMODITY RESOURCE G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9WASHINGTON COUNTY RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22DUBOIS CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLE PROCESSING CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BAY AUTO PARTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Industrial Steel & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC sits at penalty rank #1,960 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($8,356 assessed).

How Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC Compares

Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC's 2.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-09-14

Last Inspection

2018-07-24

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,178

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,178 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$11,936

Current Penalty Amount

$8,356

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,580 from the initial assessment of $11,936. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $8,356 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,178 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC, both outside CT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,356 here).

Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P. $8,354 TX Solutions 4 Automation INC $8,350 MI L&W Supply $8,372 PA Atomic Distributing CO. $8,338 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

National Marine Suppliers 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Fresh From Texas, INC. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX United Dairy, INC. 2 insp. Charleston, WV Triton Stone Group of Huntsville, LLC 2 insp. Huntsville, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P.
Houston, TX
2 inspections $8,354
Solutions 4 Automation INC
Saginaw, MI
2 inspections $8,350
Ann Trading
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Cable Management LLC
Meriden, CT
3 inspections $8,365
C & S Wholesale Grocers, INC.
Windsor Locks, CT
5 inspections $8,369

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What to do with this record

Use Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC'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 Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC have? ▼
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,356.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC had? ▼
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-09-14 and the most recent on 2018-07-24. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC? ▼
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC has been assessed $8,356 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,936 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC has 3 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 Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC operate in? ▼
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC ranks #40,304 (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 Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Steel & Wire CO., LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,356 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Service Steel Warehouse CO., L.P. in Houston, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,354 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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