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Ohio River Metal Services

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio River Metal Services ranks #51,716 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,670
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#51,716
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio River Metal Services in Jeffersonville, IN has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,670. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio River Metal Services 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #51,716 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 Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bauer's Intelligent Transportation in San Francisco, CA is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#51,716
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 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 Ohio River Metal Services compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ohio River Metal Services sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$5,670 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ohio River Metal Services.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.62.857.29.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORLDWIDE FLIGHT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES POSTAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOTAL GRAIN MARKETIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LYKES CARTAGE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PROSPECT AIRPORT SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9COOPERATIVE PRODUCER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PETCO ANIMAL SUPPLIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALMART DISTRIBUTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NATIONAL LABOR STRAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3STANLEY G. ALEXANDER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPARTANNASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EXPORT PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHOYCE PRODUCTS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LONDONDERRY FREEZER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METROPLEX HARRIMAN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAYNES EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3C.O. DELIVERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SKEMA COURIER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CLAY MOHON MOWING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MELISSA & DOUG, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Ohio River Metal Ser…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ohio River Metal Services has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Ohio River Metal Services in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Ohio River Metal Services is the #2,246 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($5,670).

How Ohio River Metal Services Compares

Ohio River Metal Services's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-07-31

Last Inspection

2013-04-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,835

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,835 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$11,340

Current Penalty Amount

$5,670

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,670 from the initial assessment of $11,340. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Ohio River Metal Services compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ohio River Metal Services Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 2 3.2
Total Penalty $5,670 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,835 $3,295
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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ohio River Metal Services, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,670 here).

Americold Logistics, LLC $5,683 TX Family Dollar Services, LLC $5,683 NY Xpo Logistics Freight INC $5,683 KS The Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Northern New England, INC. $5,683 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Worldwide Flight Services INC. 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA United States Postal Service 2 insp. Little Rock, AR Total Grain Marketing, LLC 2 insp. Kansas, IL Lykes Cartage CO. 2 insp. San Antonio, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Transportation & Warehousing

Showing 5 of 9913 other employers tracked in this sector.

ISS Action
Jamaica, NY
0 inspections $0
Clifford B. Finkle Jr., Inc.
Clifton, NJ
0 inspections $0
Bauer's Intelligent Transportation
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $0
Darne Wrecker Service
Statesville, NC
0 inspections $0
Americold Logistics, LLC
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $5,683

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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 Ohio River Metal Services safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ohio River Metal Services's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ohio River Metal Services have? ▼
Ohio River Metal Services has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,670.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio River Metal Services had? ▼
Ohio River Metal Services has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-31 and the most recent on 2013-04-22. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio River Metal Services? ▼
Ohio River Metal Services has been assessed $5,670 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,340 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ohio River Metal Services have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio River Metal Services 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 Ohio River Metal Services operate in? ▼
Ohio River Metal Services operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488320). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ohio River Metal Services rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio River Metal Services ranks #51,716 (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 Ohio River Metal Services's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio River Metal Services's total OSHA penalty of $5,670 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bauer's Intelligent Transportation in San Francisco, CA is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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