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Wholesale Trade · Marion, IN

Melt Solutions, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Melt Solutions, LLC ranks #23,587 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$15,300
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,587
of 99,447 penalized employers

Melt Solutions, LLC in Marion, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Melt Solutions, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,587 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, American Sun Components, Inc. in Tamarac, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
86.4%
of violations were serious
#23,587
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Melt Solutions, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Melt Solutions, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$15,300 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Melt Solutions, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACIFIC SEAFOOD - CH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTHERN WINE & SPIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOTAL AIR SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ZALOUDEK GRAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WOOD & WOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LEX PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SAMUEL, SON & CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ENVIROTANK CLEAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12QUANTUM METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CRAWFORD STEEL CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HARSCO METALS & MINE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AGTEGRA COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WELDERS SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TULSA BEEF & PROVISI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WILLMER DIAZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL METAL SUPPLY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GULF COAST BULK EQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JMS RUSSEL METALS CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10KEYNES BROTHERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Melt Solutions, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Melt Solutions, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Melt Solutions, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Melt Solutions, LLC is the #1,117 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($15,300).

How Melt Solutions, LLC Compares

Melt Solutions, LLC's 11.00 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-20

Last Inspection

2012-10-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $7,650 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

86.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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

$30,300

Current Penalty Amount

$15,300

Penalty Reduction

49.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,000 from the initial assessment of $30,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Melt Solutions, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Melt Solutions, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 22 5.5
Total Penalty $15,300 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,650 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Melt Solutions, LLC, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,300 here).

Modesto Junk Company, INC $15,300 CA Agland CO-Op, INC. $15,304 OH Quantum Metals, INC. $15,290 OH SB Specialty Metals LLC $15,318 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pacific Seafood - Charleston LLC 2 insp. Brookings, OR Southern Wine & Spirits of America INC 2 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Total Air Supply, INC. 2 insp. Derry, NH Zaloudek Grain Company 2 insp. Kremlin, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Modesto Junk Company, INC
Modesto, CA
2 inspections $15,300
Agland CO-Op, INC.
New Philadelphia, OH
3 inspections $15,304
American Sun Components, Inc.
Tamarac, FL
0 inspections $0
Quantum Metals, INC.
Lebanon, OH
2 inspections $15,290
RTA Home Medical
Garnet Valley, PA
0 inspections $0

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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 Melt Solutions, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Melt Solutions, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 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 Melt Solutions, LLC have? ▼
Melt Solutions, LLC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Melt Solutions, LLC had? ▼
Melt Solutions, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-20 and the most recent on 2012-10-16. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Melt Solutions, LLC? ▼
Melt Solutions, LLC has been assessed $15,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,300 (a 49.5% reduction).
Does Melt Solutions, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Melt Solutions, LLC has 19 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 Melt Solutions, LLC operate in? ▼
Melt Solutions, LLC 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 Melt Solutions, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Melt Solutions, LLC ranks #23,587 (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 Melt Solutions, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Melt Solutions, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $15,300 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Sun Components, Inc. in Tamarac, FL 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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