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Wholesale Trade · Niagara Falls, NY

Niagara Metals LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Niagara Metals LLC ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Niagara Metals LLC in Niagara Falls, NY has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Niagara Metals LLC 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, S.P.E. (Guam), INC. in Harmon Industrial Park, GU is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Niagara Metals LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Niagara Metals LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Niagara Metals LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWOODSTOCK FARMS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CAPE SEAFOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PULL-A-PART, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SCHAFER FISHERIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4R A JEFFREYS DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12METAL MEN, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15HENRY COUNTY HARDWOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ADM GROWMARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2REVEL ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VANEX TUBE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9A & J ENVIRONMENTAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17COOPERATIVE PRODUCER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2SAVAL FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9E & R INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LOCKHART CHEMICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21LAUREN'S WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BRASTILE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHERWOOD FOODS DISTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DSY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Niagara Metals LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Niagara Metals LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Niagara Metals LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Niagara Metals LLC is the #3,231 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($3,000).

How Niagara Metals LLC Compares

Niagara Metals LLC's 1.00 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-10-17

Last Inspection

2025-08-28

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$5,355

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

44.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,355 from the initial assessment of $5,355. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Niagara Metals LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $3,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Niagara Metals LLC, both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Primus Electronics CORP. $3,000 IL Oil Field Service & Supply Company, INC. $3,000 MS Emr International Shipbreaking, LLC $3,000 TX S.P.E. (Guam), INC. $3,000 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Woodstock Farms Manufacturing 3 insp. Edison, NJ Cape Seafoods INC. 3 insp. Gloucester, MA Pull-a-Part, LLC 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Schafer Fisheries, INC. 3 insp. Thomson, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Primus Electronics CORP.
Morris, IL
2 inspections $3,000
Oil Field Service & Supply Company, INC.
Laurel, MS
2 inspections $3,000
Emr International Shipbreaking, LLC
Brownsville, TX
2 inspections $3,000
S.P.E. (Guam), INC.
Harmon Industrial Park, GU
2 inspections $3,000
Ecoclean INC
Southfield, MI
2 inspections $3,000

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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 Niagara Metals LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Niagara Metals LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Niagara Metals LLC have? ▼
Niagara Metals LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Niagara Metals LLC had? ▼
Niagara Metals LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-10-17 and the most recent on 2025-08-28. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Niagara Metals LLC? ▼
Niagara Metals LLC has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,355 (a 44.0% reduction).
Does Niagara Metals LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Niagara Metals LLC has 2 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 Niagara Metals LLC operate in? ▼
Niagara Metals LLC 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 Niagara Metals LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Niagara Metals LLC ranks #68,523 (the lower 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 Niagara Metals LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Niagara Metals LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, S.P.E. (Guam), INC. in Harmon Industrial Park, GU is a similar wholesale trade employer with $3,000 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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