Wholesale Trade · Dover, NJ

Metropolitan Stone & Tile

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metropolitan Stone & Tile ranks #12,525 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$26,400
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,525
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metropolitan Stone & Tile in Dover, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metropolitan Stone & Tile 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,525 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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, Aleva Trucking & Produce in Forest Park, GA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#12,525
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metropolitan Stone & Tile compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metropolitan Stone & Tile runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$26,400 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Metropolitan Stone & Tile.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLARSON GRAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE MOHAWK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWO'S COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9B.L. DUKE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED FARMERS MERCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREAT LAKES WINE & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PUERTO RICO SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALSS RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PROGRESS PALLET, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATLAS MOLDING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YARDE METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PROLIFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMM SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5US APPAREL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERALDO SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DRILLGREEN PETROLEUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMR INTERNATIONAL SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRUCKNER TRUCK SALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Metropolitan Stone &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Metropolitan Stone & Tile has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Metropolitan Stone & Tile in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Metropolitan Stone & Tile is the #535 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($26,400).

How Metropolitan Stone & Tile Compares

Metropolitan Stone & Tile's 12.50 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 well above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-11-04

Last Inspection

2014-11-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $13,200 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

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

$26,400

Current Penalty Amount

$26,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Metropolitan Stone & Tile compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metropolitan Stone & Tile Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 25 5.5
Total Penalty $26,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,200 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metropolitan Stone & Tile, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,400 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Metropolitan Stone & Tile safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Metropolitan Stone & Tile's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 25 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 Metropolitan Stone & Tile have?
Metropolitan Stone & Tile has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Metropolitan Stone & Tile had?
Metropolitan Stone & Tile has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-04 and the most recent on 2014-11-07. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metropolitan Stone & Tile?
Metropolitan Stone & Tile has been assessed $26,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Metropolitan Stone & Tile have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Metropolitan Stone & Tile has 25 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 Metropolitan Stone & Tile operate in?
Metropolitan Stone & Tile operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423320). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metropolitan Stone & Tile rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metropolitan Stone & Tile ranks #12,525 (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 Metropolitan Stone & Tile's safety record compare to industry average?
Metropolitan Stone & Tile's total OSHA penalty of $26,400 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aleva Trucking & Produce in Forest Park, GA 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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