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Wholesale Trade · Dubuque, IA

Kloeckner Metals Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kloeckner Metals Corporation ranks #59,667 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$4,258
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,667
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Dubuque, IA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,258. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kloeckner Metals Corporation 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,667 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Auto Value - Appleton in Appleton, MN is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#59,667
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kloeckner Metals Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kloeckner Metals Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,258 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONEXUS FOOD SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-PLAINS COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M&M COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRI-STATE IRON & MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WISE RECYCLING EAST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JET GAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34ALEXANDRIA NE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.S. FESMIRE HAULING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIGMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LUCENT POLYMERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARTS AUTHORITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN DIAMOND AND G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THE PAWNEE COUNTY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VADER'S VAULT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH MEAT PACKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPORTSMAN'S SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABEL MENDOZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE DELONG CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Kloeckner Metals Cor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kloeckner Metals Corporation ranks #2,879 at $4,258 current penalty.

How Kloeckner Metals Corporation Compares

Kloeckner Metals Corporation's 1.50 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 moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-02-10

Last Inspection

2021-10-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,129

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,129 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$11,391

Current Penalty Amount

$4,258

Penalty Reduction

62.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,133 from the initial assessment of $11,391. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Kloeckner Metals Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kloeckner Metals Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $4,258 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,129 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kloeckner Metals Corporation, both outside IA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,258 here).

Sargeant Grain CO $4,263 MN Chex Finer Foods, Incorporated $4,250 MA Becton Dickinson Infusion Therapy Systems INC. $4,250 UT Rug Doctor, LLC $4,250 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Performance Food Group, INC 2 insp. Morristown, TN Conexus Food Solutions LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL HI-Plains Cooperative Association 2 insp. Grainfield, KS M&M Cooperative 2 insp. Wray, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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3 inspections $4,263

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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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kloeckner Metals Corporation's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation have? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,258.
How many OSHA inspections has Kloeckner Metals Corporation had? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-10 and the most recent on 2021-10-18. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kloeckner Metals Corporation? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has been assessed $4,258 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,391 (a 62.6% reduction).
Does Kloeckner Metals Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kloeckner Metals Corporation has 2 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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation operate in? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation 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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kloeckner Metals Corporation ranks #59,667 (the lower 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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $4,258 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, Auto Value - Appleton in Appleton, MN 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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