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Wholesale Trade · Phoenix, AZ

Mega Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mega Metals, INC. ranks #49,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty73% serious
$6,100
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#49,580
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mega Metals, INC. in Phoenix, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,100. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mega Metals, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,580 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Encore Oils LLC in Seattle, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,100 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#49,580
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 51/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Mega Metals, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mega Metals, 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

$6,100 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 Mega Metals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJAY IMPORTS CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TCI OF ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PRO METAL RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10USA BRASS COMPANY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16JERSEY COUNTY GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LESLIE'S POOLMART, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3FAMOSO NUT COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN KITCHEN DEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ACE HARDWARE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VIRGINIA FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7OILCO MACHINE SHOP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6REAL KOSHER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHENEY BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLIED MACHINERY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BARBER RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24O.K. COOPERATIVE GRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAJESTIC STEEL USA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REXEL HOLDINGS USA C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PENN BARREL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Mega Metals, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Mega Metals, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Mega Metals, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Mega Metals, INC. sits at penalty rank #2,388 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,100 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,100 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Mega Metals, INC. Compares

Mega Metals, INC.'s 5.50 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-12

Last Inspection

2014-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $3,050 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$14,100

Current Penalty Amount

$6,100

Penalty Reduction

56.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,100

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,000 from the initial assessment of $14,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Mega Metals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 11 5.5
Total Penalty $6,100 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,050 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mega Metals, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,100 here).

Equipment Assets INC $6,100 MI Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC $6,100 WA Fresh Start Auto Recycling, INC. $6,100 IL Encore Oils LLC $6,100 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jay Imports CO. 2 insp. Bayonne, NJ Tci of Alabama, LLC 2 insp. Pell City, AL Pro Metal Recycling INC. 2 insp. Harvey, IL USA Brass Company, INC. 2 insp. Bozeman, MT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Equipment Assets INC
Troy, MI
3 inspections $6,100
Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC
Seattle, WA
3 inspections $6,100
Fresh Start Auto Recycling, INC.
Chicago Heights, IL
2 inspections $6,100
Encore Oils LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $6,100
H & V Processing INC
Lexington, NC
2 inspections $6,100

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What to do with this record

Use Mega Metals, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Mega Metals, INC. against Equipment Assets INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Mega Metals, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Mega Metals, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Mega Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mega Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 8 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 Mega Metals, INC. have? ▼
Mega Metals, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Mega Metals, INC. had? ▼
Mega Metals, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-12 and the most recent on 2014-05-01. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mega Metals, INC.? ▼
Mega Metals, INC. has been assessed $6,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,100 (a 56.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Mega Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mega Metals, INC. has 8 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.
Has Mega Metals, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Mega Metals, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Mega Metals, INC. operate in? ▼
Mega Metals, 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.
What should I do if Mega Metals, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mega Metals, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Mega Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mega Metals, INC. ranks #49,580 (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 Mega Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mega Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,100 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, Encore Oils LLC in Seattle, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,100 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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