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Wholesale Trade · Tacoma, WA

Schnitzer Steel Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schnitzer Steel Industries ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schnitzer Steel Industries in Tacoma, WA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Schnitzer Steel Industries: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rural King in Jeffersonville, IN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schnitzer Steel Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schnitzer Steel Industries runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Schnitzer Steel Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0014.729.444.058.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALPCO RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41COMMODITY RESOURCE G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21YAONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GREAT LAKES RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9AZURE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15BARTLETT GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13UNION BEER DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CONNECTICUT SCRAP, L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15MARIETTA INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44OFFICEMATE INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24VAUGHAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BOSKOVICH FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SYSCO INTERMOUNTAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SPIRIT & SANZONE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28LANE STEEL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CORCO CHEMICAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EAST COAST STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56BARTON LEASING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ENGENDREN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Schnitzer Steel Indu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Schnitzer Steel Industries has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Schnitzer Steel Industries in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Schnitzer Steel Industries sits at penalty rank #3,684 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed).

How Schnitzer Steel Industries Compares

Schnitzer Steel Industries's 0.40 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 below peers (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-03-31

Last Inspection

2012-07-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$360

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $360 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

52.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,000 from the initial assessment of $3,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Schnitzer Steel Industries compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schnitzer Steel Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $1,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $360 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Schnitzer Steel Industries, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Rural King $1,800 IN Three Rivers Recycling LLC $1,800 PA Ultimate Supplies LLC $1,800 NC Mariola INC $1,800 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Alpco Recycling INC. 5 insp. Macedon, NY Commodity Resource Group, INC. 5 insp. Troy, MI Yaong Corporation 5 insp. Saipan, MP Great Lakes Recycling INC. 5 insp. Oswego, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rural King
Jeffersonville, IN
2 inspections $1,800
B J Recycling
Anaheim, CA
0 inspections $0
Three Rivers Recycling LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $1,800
Atr & Associates LLC
Elma, WA
2 inspections $1,800
Ultimate Supplies LLC
Raleigh, NC
2 inspections $1,800

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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 Schnitzer Steel Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schnitzer Steel Industries's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 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 Schnitzer Steel Industries have? ▼
Schnitzer Steel Industries has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Schnitzer Steel Industries had? ▼
Schnitzer Steel Industries has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-31 and the most recent on 2012-07-18. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schnitzer Steel Industries? ▼
Schnitzer Steel Industries has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,800 (a 52.6% reduction).
Does Schnitzer Steel Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schnitzer Steel Industries 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 Schnitzer Steel Industries operate in? ▼
Schnitzer Steel Industries operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schnitzer Steel Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schnitzer Steel Industries ranks #78,503 (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 Schnitzer Steel Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schnitzer Steel Industries's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rural King in Jeffersonville, IN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,800 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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