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Wholesale Trade · Norcross, GA

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. ranks #4,670 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty70% serious
$53,400
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#4,670
of 99,447 penalized employers

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. in Norcross, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $53,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,670 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bruning Grain & Feed CO., INC. in Bruning, NE is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $53,400 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#4,670
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$53,400 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0010.52131.542OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. ELECTRICAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FPT CLEVELAND, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4808 DEVELOPMENT LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ERMAN CORPORATION INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CHETAK NEW YORK, LLC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1CBT HO CHING & CO., …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12HANBY FARMS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 40UNITED MILWAUKEE SCR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15JMF MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13FRITZ PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31NORTHWEST STEEL & PI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16EMR, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6UNITED NATURAL FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MAINES PAPER & FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ALL METALS INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11ALUMINUM PRODUCTS WH…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0COSHOCTON GRAIN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30RIFLE HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Joseph T. Ryerson & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. sits at penalty rank #179 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($53,400 assessed).

How Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. Compares

Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC.'s 2.50 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 runs far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2016-11-15

Last Inspection

2024-05-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $13,350 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

10.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$93,316

Current Penalty Amount

$53,400

Penalty Reduction

42.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $39,916 from the initial assessment of $93,316. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $53,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,350 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($53,400 here).

Bruning Grain & Feed CO., INC. $53,400 NE Wakefern Food Corporation $53,427 NJ Charlie's Enterprises $53,590 CA Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC $53,900 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

U.S. Electrical Services, INC. 4 insp. Middletown, CT FPT Cleveland, LLC 4 insp. Cleveland, OH 808 Development LLC 4 insp. Honolulu, HI Erman Corporation INC. 4 insp. Kansas City, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bruning Grain & Feed CO., INC.
Bruning, NE
2 inspections $53,400
F.W. Webb (Oakland ME #36)
Oakland, ME
0 inspections $0
Wakefern Food Corporation
Jamesburg, NJ
7 inspections $53,427
F.W. Webb (Ellsworth ME #89)
Ellsworth, ME
0 inspections $0
Grant County Mulch, Inc.
Petersburg, WV
0 inspections $0

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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 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. have? ▼
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $53,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. had? ▼
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-11-15 and the most recent on 2024-05-23. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC.? ▼
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. has been assessed $53,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $93,316 (a 42.8% reduction).
Does Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. has 7 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 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. operate in? ▼
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. 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 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. ranks #4,670 (the top 5% 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 Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $53,400 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bruning Grain & Feed CO., INC. in Bruning, NE is a similar wholesale trade employer with $53,400 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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