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Wholesale Trade · Seattle, WA

Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty0% serious
$400
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC in Seattle, WA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #94,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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, Shango's Fireworks in Hadley, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $400 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#94,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$400 Top 5% most affordable more affordable than 95% 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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.523.134.646.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJEGS AUTOMOTIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MAPLEHURST FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16EBY-BROWN COMPANY, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SHIROKI NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ACRES METAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HONOLULU FIRE PROTEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3THE DELONG COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2JASPER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SUNBELT POOL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CONSERVIT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44ALPHA RESOURCES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AAROMET METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOAR'S HEAD PROVISIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1C S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8RECYCLING CONCEPTS W…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LOVING PETS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AES DRILLING FLUIDS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1J C SNAVELY & SONS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Northwest Metal & Sa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC sits at penalty rank #4,266 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($400 assessed).

How Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC Compares

Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC's 1.33 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 below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-23

Last Inspection

2014-07-08

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $133 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

25.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $133 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Shango's Fireworks $400 MI Britton Lumber Company INC. $400 VT Safeway INC. $400 CA Magnum Enterprises DBA Muffler Man of Grand Blanc INC $400 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Jegs Automotive, INC. 3 insp. Delaware, OH Maplehurst Farms, INC. 3 insp. Lindenwood, IL Eby-Brown Company, LLC. 3 insp. Eau Claire, WI Shiroki North America INC 3 insp. Gordonsville, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Shango's Fireworks
Hadley, MI
3 inspections $400
Britton Lumber Company INC.
Fairlee, VT
2 inspections $400
Trident Metals America INC
Ellensburg, WA
2 inspections $400
Plastics Northwest INC
Vancouver, WA
3 inspections $400
Safeway INC.
Vallejo, CA
2 inspections $400

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What to do with this record

Use Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections. 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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC have? ▼
Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $400.
How many OSHA inspections has Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC had? ▼
Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-23 and the most recent on 2014-07-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC? ▼
Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC has been assessed $400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC operate in? ▼
Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC 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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC ranks #94,479 (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 Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northwest Metal & Salvage SVC's total OSHA penalty of $400 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, Shango's Fireworks in Hadley, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $400 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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