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Wholesale Trade · Lubbock, TX

Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. ranks #9,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty63% serious
$31,200
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. in Lubbock, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,994 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, U-Metal LLC in Paterson, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $31,237 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
63.3%
of violations were serious
#9,994
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$31,200 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Jarvis Metals Recycling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.007.915.823.631.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMST STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28OCEAN CREST SEAFOOD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13COHEN FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KLEEN TEST PRODUCTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2COLUMBIA GRAIN INTL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BLUELINX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13R TECHNOLOGY CALIFO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0GANADERIA SANTIAGO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CHANNEL FISH PROCESS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HARTLEY OIL COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FCC ENVIRONMENTAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1TURLOCK WALNUT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ROBERT BATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BROOKMAN IRON AND ME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17EAST SIDE JERSEY DAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SCHUPAN & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Jarvis Metals Recycl…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. ranks #410 at $31,200 current penalty.

How Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. Compares

Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.'s 10.00 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 well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-11-05

Last Inspection

2016-04-04

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $10,400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

63.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

36.7% 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

$64,400

Current Penalty Amount

$31,200

Penalty Reduction

51.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,200 from the initial assessment of $64,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 30 5.5
Total Penalty $31,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Jarvis Metals Recycling INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,200 here).

Ryerson INC. $31,191 NE Hormel Foods Corporation $31,229 GA U-Metal LLC $31,237 NJ Sa Recycling LLC $31,250 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

MST Steel CORP 3 insp. Warren, MI Ocean Crest Seafood INC 3 insp. Gloucester, MA Cohen Foods, INC. 3 insp. Granite City, IL Kleen Test Products Corporation 3 insp. Mequon, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ryerson INC.
Omaha, NE
2 inspections $31,191
Hormel Foods Corporation
Tucker, GA
6 inspections $31,229
Cowart Seafood
Lottsburg, VA
0 inspections $0
U-Metal LLC
Paterson, NJ
3 inspections $31,237
Sa Recycling LLC
Canton, OH
2 inspections $31,250

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What to do with this record

Use Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.'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 Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. have? ▼
Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. had? ▼
Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-05 and the most recent on 2016-04-04. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.? ▼
Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. has been assessed $31,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,400 (a 51.6% reduction).
Does Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. has 19 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 Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. operate in? ▼
Jarvis Metals Recycling 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 Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jarvis Metals Recycling INC. ranks #9,994 (the top 10% 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 Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jarvis Metals Recycling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $31,200 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, U-Metal LLC in Paterson, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $31,237 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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