Wholesale Trade · Philadelphia, PA
Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC
According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC ranks #4,129 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.
- $58,000
- OSHA penalties
- 18
- Violations cited
- 4
- OSHA inspections
- #4,129
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC in Philadelphia, PA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.
The record in one line
OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,129 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Performance Food Group in Elizabethport, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.
- 4.5
- violations per inspection
- 83.3%
- of violations were serious
- #4,129
- of 99,447 penalized employers
Compliance score
- F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties
Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average
- Metals USA Plate Proce…
Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC
$58,000 in penalties
- Wholesale Trade avg $9,112
Wholesale Trade industry average (per employer)
$9,112 in penalties
What this shows Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC runs far above peers (6.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.
Where this penalty ranks nationally
Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty
$58,000 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty
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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 Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC.
Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger
Wholesale Trade sector: Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC is the #151 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($58,000).
How Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC Compares
Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC's 4.50 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 far above peers (6.4x the sector average).
Enforcement detail
OSHA Inspection History
Total Inspections
4
First Inspection
2010-10-28
Last Inspection
2012-01-24
Inspection Span
1 yr
Violations / Inspection
4.5
Avg Penalty / Inspection
$14,500
Industry Avg / Inspection
$4,665
What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $14,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.
Enforcement detail
Violation Breakdown
15
Serious
83.3% of total
0
Willful
0.0% of total
0
Repeat
0.0% of total
3
Other-Than-Serious
16.7% 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
$109,000
Current Penalty Amount
$58,000
Penalty Reduction
46.8%
What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,000 from the initial assessment of $109,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.
Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade
How Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.
| Metric | Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC | Industry Avg |
|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 2.0 |
| Violations | 18 | 5.5 |
| Total Penalty | $58,000 | $9,112 |
| Avg Penalty per Inspection | $14,500 | $4,665 |
Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts
Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metals USA Plate Processing, LLC, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar current OSHA penalty
Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,000 here).
Similar OSHA inspection count
Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).
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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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