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Wholesale Trade · Cadet, MO

Lewis Salvage CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lewis Salvage CO., INC. ranks #49,245 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,198
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,245
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lewis Salvage CO., INC. in Cadet, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,198. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lewis Salvage CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,245 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, SMM Southeast LLC in Chesapeake, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,203 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,245
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lewis Salvage CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lewis Salvage CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,198 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Lewis Salvage CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJULIO GALINDO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FRONTIER ALUMINUM CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OZARK AUTOMOTIVE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IPS INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COSHOCTON RECYCLING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JAMES RIVER EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10D.C. FOAM RECYCLE IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DADE PAPER & BAG CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GET FRESH PRODUCE, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LKQ NORTHEAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16UNIVERSAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AGLAND COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MASTER FEED MILLS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4STUBBS RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1METAL CHECK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MACDONALD MEAT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATR & ASSOCIATES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIAMOND K INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JONES CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Lewis Salvage CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Lewis Salvage CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Lewis Salvage CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lewis Salvage CO., INC. ranks #2,371 at $6,198 current penalty.

How Lewis Salvage CO., INC. Compares

Lewis Salvage CO., INC.'s 8.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-30

Last Inspection

2011-03-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,099

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $3,099 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

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

$17,760

Current Penalty Amount

$6,198

Penalty Reduction

65.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,562 from the initial assessment of $17,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Lewis Salvage CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lewis Salvage CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 16 5.5
Total Penalty $6,198 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,099 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lewis Salvage CO., INC., both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,198 here).

Fashion Gallery INC $6,198 VA Miller Recycling LLC $6,200 TN PF Stores INC Almacen 88 $6,200 PR SMM Southeast LLC $6,203 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Julio Galindo 2 insp. Columbus, OH Frontier Aluminum Corporation 2 insp. Corona, CA Ozark Automotive Distributors, INC. 2 insp. Saraland, AL Ips Industries, INC. 2 insp. Carrollton, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fashion Gallery INC
Richmond, VA
2 inspections $6,198
Miller Recycling LLC
Newport, TN
9 inspections $6,200
PF Stores INC Almacen 88
San Juan, PR
2 inspections $6,200
SMM Southeast LLC
Chesapeake, VA
2 inspections $6,203
Mellen Parts Company INC.
Atlanta, GA
3 inspections $6,204

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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 Lewis Salvage CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lewis Salvage CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Lewis Salvage CO., INC. have? ▼
Lewis Salvage CO., INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,198.
How many OSHA inspections has Lewis Salvage CO., INC. had? ▼
Lewis Salvage CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-30 and the most recent on 2011-03-30. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lewis Salvage CO., INC.? ▼
Lewis Salvage CO., INC. has been assessed $6,198 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,760 (a 65.1% reduction).
Does Lewis Salvage CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lewis Salvage CO., INC. has 16 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 Lewis Salvage CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Lewis Salvage CO., 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 Lewis Salvage CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lewis Salvage CO., INC. ranks #49,245 (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 Lewis Salvage CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lewis Salvage CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,198 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, SMM Southeast LLC in Chesapeake, VA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,203 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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