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Wholesale Trade · Dickinson, ND

Robertson Metal Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Robertson Metal Recycling ranks #47,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$6,620
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Robertson Metal Recycling in Dickinson, ND has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,620. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Robertson Metal Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,304 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, South Florda Dental Investments In c in Miami, FL is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#47,304
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Robertson Metal Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Robertson Metal Recycling runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,620 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Robertson Metal Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMERCURY PLASTICS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EMANUEL TIRE MANAGEM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26KNAUS CHEESE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ANTHONY MARANO COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHERN AG SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENERGY TRANSFER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COLONIAL CONCRETE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STANDARD SALES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VALLEY SOLVENT COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE GRANITE & MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TUBE CITY IMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4NEWPORT COMPUTER SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7FAIR SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KMK HOLDING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AUDUBON CO-OPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCDONALD AUTO SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORDIC COLD STORAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CAPITOL BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RIO CREEK FEED MILL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Robertson Metal Recy…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Robertson Metal Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Robertson Metal Recycling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Robertson Metal Recycling sits at penalty rank #2,265 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,620 assessed).

How Robertson Metal Recycling Compares

Robertson Metal Recycling's 3.00 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 (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-01-15

Last Inspection

2025-01-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,310

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,310 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

83.3% 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

$6,620

Current Penalty Amount

$6,620

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Robertson Metal Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $6,620 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,310 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,620 here).

Adm Grain River System, INC. $6,620 LA Prolift, INC. $6,620 NY Chemstar Corporation $6,623 GA RM Beverage Delaware LLC $6,625 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mercury Plastics INC 2 insp. City of Industry, CA Emanuel Tire Management Virginia LLC 2 insp. Waverly, VA Knaus Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Rosendale, WI Anthony Marano Company 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Adm Grain River System, INC.
Destrehan, LA
2 inspections $6,620
Prolift, INC.
Buffalo, NY
2 inspections $6,620
RM Beverage Delaware LLC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $6,625
All Metal Supply INC
Oroville, CA
2 inspections $6,615
South Florda Dental Investments In c
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Robertson Metal Recycling'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 Robertson Metal Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Robertson Metal Recycling's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Robertson Metal Recycling have? ▼
Robertson Metal Recycling has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,620.
How many OSHA inspections has Robertson Metal Recycling had? ▼
Robertson Metal Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-01-15 and the most recent on 2025-01-15. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Robertson Metal Recycling? ▼
Robertson Metal Recycling has been assessed $6,620 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Robertson Metal Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Robertson Metal Recycling has 1 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 Robertson Metal Recycling operate in? ▼
Robertson Metal Recycling 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 Robertson Metal Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Robertson Metal Recycling ranks #47,304 (the upper 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 Robertson Metal Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Robertson Metal Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $6,620 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, South Florda Dental Investments In c in Miami, FL is a similar wholesale trade 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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