Wholesale Trade · Toccoa, GA

Scrap Masters, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scrap Masters, INC. ranks #888 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty64% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$152,710
OSHA penalties: 28
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #888
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scrap Masters, INC. in Toccoa, GA has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $152,710. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scrap Masters, INC. 7 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #888 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. in Thorofare, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,076 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 64.3%
of violations were serious: #888
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Scrap Masters, INC.

$152,710
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Scrap Masters, INC. runs far above peers (16.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$152,710 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Scrap Masters, INC..

Scrap Masters, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Scrap Masters, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Scrap Masters, INC. ranks #32 at $152,710 current penalty.

How Scrap Masters, INC. Compares

Scrap Masters, INC.'s 4.00 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 far above peers (16.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-03-14

Last Inspection

2024-02-16

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,816

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 7 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $21,816 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

64.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

25.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$214,424

Current Penalty Amount

$152,710

Penalty Reduction

28.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,714 from the initial assessment of $214,424. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Scrap Masters, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Scrap Masters, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	2.0
Violations	28	5.5
Total Penalty	$152,710	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$21,816	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scrap Masters, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($152,710 here).

Premier South LLC $153,697 LA Shooters World, LLC $155,503 FL East Coast Steel, INC. $155,603 NJ Metalico Buffalo, INC. $149,748 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Dole Fresh Vegetables, INC. 7 insp. Soledad, CA Target Steel INC 7 insp. Flat Rock, MI Coastal Pacific Food Distributors, INC. 7 insp. Ontario, CA Bullfrog International LC 7 insp. Herriman, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Premier South LLC

Baton Rouge, LA

5 inspections $153,697

J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC.

Thorofare, NJ

2 inspections $6,076

F.W. Webb (S.Portland ME #9)

8 inspections $155,503

East Coast Steel, INC.

Sewell, NJ

5 inspections $155,603

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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 Scrap Masters, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Scrap Masters, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 7 inspections, including 18 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 Scrap Masters, INC. have? ▼

Scrap Masters, INC. has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $152,710.

How many OSHA inspections has Scrap Masters, INC. had? ▼

Scrap Masters, INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-14 and the most recent on 2024-02-16. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Scrap Masters, INC.? ▼

Scrap Masters, INC. has been assessed $152,710 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $214,424 (a 28.8% reduction).

Does Scrap Masters, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Scrap Masters, INC. has 18 serious violations, and 7 repeat 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 Scrap Masters, INC. operate in? ▼

Scrap Masters, 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 Scrap Masters, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scrap Masters, INC. ranks #888 (the top 1% 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 Scrap Masters, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Scrap Masters, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $152,710 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (16.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, J. Ambrogi Food Distribution, INC. in Thorofare, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,076 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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