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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

Premier Metal Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Premier Metal Recycling, INC. ranks #9,076 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty85% serious
$33,350
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#9,076
of 99,447 penalized employers

Premier Metal Recycling, INC. in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $33,350. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Premier Metal Recycling, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 20.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,076 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 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, Ace Endico Corporation in Brewster, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $33,335 in current penalties.

20.0
violations per inspection
85.0%
of violations were serious
#9,076
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (20.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Premier Metal Recycling, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Premier Metal Recycling, INC. runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$33,350 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Premier Metal Recycling, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHALPERNS' STEAK AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESCO DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15EBY F A DAVIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46BROCK AUTO PARTS & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41COMPUTERIZED MILLWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CIBOVITA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OMAHA NEON SIGN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CENTRAL PLUMBING SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILL HAVEN FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOP METAL RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEONARD FOUNTAIN SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33MILLER GLASS & GLAZI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RANGELAND COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DICARLO DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0CRAWFORD ELECTRIC SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1AMOSKEAG BEVERAGES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CASH'S SCRAP METAL &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PIONEER COMMODITIES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IMPORT GLASS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PUGH AND SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Premier Metal Recycl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40
Premier Metal Recycling, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

Premier Metal Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Premier Metal Recycling, INC. ranks #366 at $33,350 current penalty.

How Premier Metal Recycling, INC. Compares

Premier Metal Recycling, INC.'s 20.00 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 well above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-15

Last Inspection

2010-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

20.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 20.0 violations per visit. That's $16,675 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

85.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

15.0% 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

$47,750

Current Penalty Amount

$33,350

Penalty Reduction

30.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,400 from the initial assessment of $47,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Premier Metal Recycling, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Premier Metal Recycling, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 40 5.5
Total Penalty $33,350 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,675 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Premier Metal Recycling, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($33,350 here).

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation $33,349 AR Ace Endico Corporation $33,335 NY Joseph T. Ryerson & Son, INC. $33,286 OH A&a Midwest and Enginequest $33,229 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Halperns' Steak and Seafood Company LLC 2 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Wesco Distribution, INC. 2 insp. West Haven, CT Eby F a Davis LLC 2 insp. Baltimore, MD Brock Auto Parts & Sales CO. 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gilster-Mary Lee Corporation
Wilson, AR
2 inspections $33,349
Sun Wholesale Inc.
Merchantville, NJ
0 inspections $0
Ace Endico Corporation
Brewster, NY
2 inspections $33,335
Wholesale Ice Cream
Philadelphia, PA
0 inspections $0
Sticks & Stuff - Saint Albans
Saint Albans, VT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Premier Metal Recycling, INC.'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 Premier Metal Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Premier Metal Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 2 inspections, including 34 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 Premier Metal Recycling, INC. have? ▼
Premier Metal Recycling, INC. has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $33,350.
How many OSHA inspections has Premier Metal Recycling, INC. had? ▼
Premier Metal Recycling, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-15 and the most recent on 2010-06-29. This averages 20.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Premier Metal Recycling, INC.? ▼
Premier Metal Recycling, INC. has been assessed $33,350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $47,750 (a 30.2% reduction).
Does Premier Metal Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Premier Metal Recycling, INC. has 34 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 Premier Metal Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼
Premier Metal Recycling, INC. 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 Premier Metal Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Premier Metal Recycling, INC. ranks #9,076 (the top 10% 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 Premier Metal Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Premier Metal Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $33,350 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ace Endico Corporation in Brewster, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $33,335 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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