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Wholesale Trade · Murfreesboro, TN

Kloeckner Metals Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kloeckner Metals Corporation ranks #44,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,350
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#44,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kloeckner Metals Corporation in Murfreesboro, TN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,350. 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 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #44,047 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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, Tyler Mountain Water Company, INC. in Poca, WV is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $7,350 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#44,047
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$7,350 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLYNNWAY AUTO AUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MUELLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INDEPENDENT LIFT TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BARNSCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SYRACUSE TRAILER SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18REPUBLIC NATIONAL DI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREENSOUTH RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PARALLEL PRODUCTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OMAHA PAPER STOCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9B & B PLASTICS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EAGLE BEVERAGE COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST FOODS NJ, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CONSUMER PRODUCT DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TORTILLERIA LA CALIF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DAKOTA DRY BEAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HONAUNAU MARKET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNIVERSAL SCRAP META…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ROCK RIVER LUMBER AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HUGG AND HALL EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FABIANO BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Kloeckner Metals Cor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 #2,119 at $7,350 current penalty.

How Kloeckner Metals Corporation Compares

Kloeckner Metals Corporation's 3.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-10-23

Last Inspection

2021-02-10

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,675 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$7,700

Current Penalty Amount

$7,350

Penalty Reduction

4.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $7,700. 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 6 5.5
Total Penalty $7,350 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,675 $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 TN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,350 here).

Curbside Management, INC. $7,350 NC Ontario Truck Parts Services INC. $7,350 NY Cohen Foods, INC. $7,350 IL Cannon Structures, INC $7,350 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lynnway Auto Auction, INC. 2 insp. Billerica, MA Mueller, INC. 2 insp. Moriarty, NM Independent Lift Truck of Alaska, INC 2 insp. Anchorage, AK Barnsco, INC. 2 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Curbside Management, INC.
Asheville, NC
3 inspections $7,350
Ontario Truck Parts Services INC.
Ontario, NY
6 inspections $7,350
Cohen Foods, INC.
Granite City, IL
3 inspections $7,350
Cannon Structures, INC
Blackfoot, ID
2 inspections $7,350
Tyler Mountain Water Company, INC.
Poca, WV
3 inspections $7,350

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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 mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Kloeckner Metals Corporation had? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-23 and the most recent on 2021-02-10. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kloeckner Metals Corporation? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation has been assessed $7,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,700 (a 4.5% reduction).
Does Kloeckner Metals Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kloeckner Metals Corporation 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 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 #44,047 (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 Kloeckner Metals Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kloeckner Metals Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $7,350 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, Tyler Mountain Water Company, INC. in Poca, WV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $7,350 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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