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Wholesale Trade · Bronx, NY

Sal's Metal CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sal's Metal CORP. ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sal's Metal CORP. in Bronx, NY has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sal's Metal CORP. 4 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Howard Ternes Packaging in Westland, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 79/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Sal's Metal CORP. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sal's Metal CORP. runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Sal's Metal CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTKO POLYMERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10ARGO CHEMICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CHERRY CITY METALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LYNCO DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10NEW ENGLAND METAL SE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22FOX VALLEY IRON AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13INTEX DIY, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ARMOR METALS & RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8FREMONT PLASTIC PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14REINHART FOODSERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ARACRUZ INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WBM INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13CLARKSON GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8CONTINENTAL DAIRY PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LKQ OF MICHIGAN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14KIMBLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2LINCOLN RECYCLING, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7UNITED PULSE TRADING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7KAHUT WASTE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15Sal's Metal CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7
Sal's Metal CORP. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Sal's Metal CORP. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Sal's Metal CORP. sits at penalty rank #2,892 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,200 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Sal's Metal CORP. Compares

Sal's Metal CORP.'s 1.75 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-01-07

Last Inspection

2023-04-26

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $1,050 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,200

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
17

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Sal's Metal CORP. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sal's Metal CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $4,200 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,050 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sal's Metal CORP., both outside NY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Classic Dezert CO. $4,200 NJ Ecullet INC. $4,200 NJ Howard Ternes Packaging $4,200 MI Danville Cooperative Association $4,200 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Tko Polymers, LLC 4 insp. Atlanta, GA Argo Chemical, INC. 4 insp. Shafter, CA Cherry City Metals LLC 4 insp. Salem, OR Lynco Distribution, INC. 4 insp. Milan, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Classic Dezert CO.
Eastampton, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Howard Ternes Packaging
Westland, MI
2 inspections $4,200
Ecullet INC.
Camden, NJ
2 inspections $4,200
Sims Metal Management
Redwood City, CA
4 inspections $4,200
Danville Cooperative Association
Argonia, KS
2 inspections $4,200

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What to do with this record

Use Sal's Metal CORP.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Sal's Metal CORP. against Classic Dezert CO., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Sal's Metal CORP.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Wholesale Trade or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Wholesale Trade sector
  • Sal's Metal CORP. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Sal's Metal CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sal's Metal CORP.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 7 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 Sal's Metal CORP. have? ▼
Sal's Metal CORP. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Sal's Metal CORP. had? ▼
Sal's Metal CORP. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-07 and the most recent on 2023-04-26. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sal's Metal CORP.? ▼
Sal's Metal CORP. has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Sal's Metal CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sal's Metal CORP. has 7 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.
Has Sal's Metal CORP. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Sal's Metal CORP., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Sal's Metal CORP. operate in? ▼
Sal's Metal CORP. 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.
What should I do if Sal's Metal CORP. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Sal's Metal CORP. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Sal's Metal CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sal's Metal CORP. ranks #60,288 (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 Sal's Metal CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sal's Metal CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,200 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Howard Ternes Packaging in Westland, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $4,200 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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