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Kearny Steel Container CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kearny Steel Container CORP ranks #20,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,846
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,094
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kearny Steel Container CORP in Newark, NJ 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: $17,846. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kearny Steel Container CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. 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 #20,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Lowell Foods, Inc in Franklin Park, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,094
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 Kearny Steel Container CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kearny Steel Container CORP runs moderately 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

$17,846 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kearny Steel Container CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19NORTHEAST BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEL STEVENSON & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EARLE M. JORGENSEN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THEUT'S FLOWER BARN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5P. & R. PAPER SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4USA WHEEL & TIRE OUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BELT SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INDUSTRIAL ALLOY FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COOPER-BOOTH WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GILBERT IRON & STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHULTZ SUPPLY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CMRK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW ENGLAND PARTS WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEADWATERS RESOURCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Kearny Steel Contain…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Kearny Steel Container CORP 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.

Kearny Steel Container CORP in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Kearny Steel Container CORP is the #936 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($17,846).

How Kearny Steel Container CORP Compares

Kearny Steel Container CORP'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 runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-12-07

Last Inspection

2019-09-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,923

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,923 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$27,846

Current Penalty Amount

$17,846

Penalty Reduction

35.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,000 from the initial assessment of $27,846. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Kearny Steel Container CORP compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kearny Steel Container CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $17,846 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,923 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kearny Steel Container CORP, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,846 here).

Macdonald & Owen Veneer and Lumber CO., INC. $17,870 WI Fieldstone Meats of Alabama INC. $17,808 AL Rainbow Extreme Service, LLC. $17,884 FL Genpak, LLC $17,806 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. San Francisco, CA Eden INC. 2 insp. Knox, PA Northeast Beverage CORP. of Connecticut 2 insp. Orange, CT The Martin-Brower Company, LLC 2 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lowell Foods, Inc
Franklin Park, IL
0 inspections $0
Indoor Sun Garden Supplies
Oklahoma City, OK
0 inspections $0
J. Kings
Holtsville, NY
0 inspections $0
Macdonald & Owen Veneer and Lumber CO., INC.
Luck, WI
2 inspections $17,870
Prime Time Seafood, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Kearny Steel Container CORP'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 Kearny Steel Container CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kearny Steel Container CORP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Kearny Steel Container CORP have? ▼
Kearny Steel Container CORP has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,846.
How many OSHA inspections has Kearny Steel Container CORP had? ▼
Kearny Steel Container CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-12-07 and the most recent on 2019-09-04. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kearny Steel Container CORP? ▼
Kearny Steel Container CORP has been assessed $17,846 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,846 (a 35.9% reduction).
Does Kearny Steel Container CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kearny Steel Container CORP has 4 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 Kearny Steel Container CORP operate in? ▼
Kearny Steel Container CORP operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423840). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kearny Steel Container CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kearny Steel Container CORP ranks #20,094 (the top quarter 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 Kearny Steel Container CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kearny Steel Container CORP's total OSHA penalty of $17,846 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Lowell Foods, Inc in Franklin Park, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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