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Wholesale Trade · Harvey, IL

Pro Metal Recycling INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pro Metal Recycling INC. ranks #7,853 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$37,000
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,853
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pro Metal Recycling INC. in Harvey, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pro Metal Recycling INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,853 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Colorado Premium Foods in Greeley, CO is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,236 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#7,853
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pro Metal Recycling INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pro Metal Recycling INC. runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$37,000 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pro Metal Recycling INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.811.517.323.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCEMSTONE READY MIX, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19LEVI STRAUSS & CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAIRO COOP EQUITY EX…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DEL MONTE FRESH PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERISTAR MEATS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRI-CITIES BEVERAGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6METAL CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEGA METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MILES CHEMICAL COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6121 POINT BREEZE MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOME EXPRESS DELIVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1TITAN MACHINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2A-LINE IRON & METALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BROOKLYN RESOURCE RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WESTMAN FREIGHTLINER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JOHN'S METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUTUAL TRADING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CENTURY DISTRIBUTORS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PERCASSO COFFEE & BO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8C-BALL VENTURES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Pro Metal Recycling …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Pro Metal Recycling INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Pro Metal Recycling INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Pro Metal Recycling INC. is the #319 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($37,000).

How Pro Metal Recycling INC. Compares

Pro Metal Recycling INC.'s 5.00 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-09-02

Last Inspection

2025-04-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $18,500 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$79,039

Current Penalty Amount

$37,000

Penalty Reduction

53.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,039 from the initial assessment of $79,039. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Pro Metal Recycling INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 10 5.5
Total Penalty $37,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,500 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pro 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 ($37,000 here).

Ramar International Corporation $36,862 HI Bushwick Metals LLC $37,180 NJ Ritchey Metals Company, INC. $37,300 PA Rhino Tires USA, LLC $37,309 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Cemstone Ready Mix 2 insp. New Richmond, WI Levi Strauss & CO. 2 insp. Canton, MS Cairo Coop Equity Exchange 2 insp. Arlington, KS Del Monte Fresh Produce N.a., INC. 2 insp. Jessup, MD

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Colorado Premium Foods
Greeley, CO
3 inspections $6,236
Ramar International Corporation
Kapolei, HI
2 inspections $36,862
Bushwick Metals LLC
South Plainfield, NJ
2 inspections $37,180
Eastern Fresh Growers, Inc.
Cedarville, NJ
0 inspections $0
Dental Health Products, Inc
New Franken, WI
0 inspections $0

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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 Pro Metal Recycling INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pro Metal Recycling INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Pro Metal Recycling INC. have? ▼
Pro Metal Recycling INC. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Pro Metal Recycling INC. had? ▼
Pro Metal Recycling INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-09-02 and the most recent on 2025-04-24. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pro Metal Recycling INC.? ▼
Pro Metal Recycling INC. has been assessed $37,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $79,039 (a 53.2% reduction).
Does Pro Metal Recycling INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pro Metal Recycling INC. has 10 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 Pro Metal Recycling INC. operate in? ▼
Pro 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 Pro 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, Pro Metal Recycling INC. ranks #7,853 (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 Pro Metal Recycling INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pro Metal Recycling INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $37,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Colorado Premium Foods in Greeley, CO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,236 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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