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Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management ranks #605 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty83% serious
$188,500
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#605
of 99,447 penalized employers

Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management in Jersey City, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $188,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #605 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rollin Dairy in Islandia, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#605
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management runs far above peers (20.7x 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

$188,500 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($188,500) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $188,500 $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 Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.009.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17HP PELZER AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4TWO RIVERS TERMINAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17FOXX EQUIPMENT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JK TILE STORE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MFP AUTOMATION ENGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BC SUPPLIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HALLIBURTON ENERGY S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4YESCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MICHIGAN MILK PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN BROTHERS DIST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GEORGETOWN PAPER STO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37EMPIRE DISTRIBUTORS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MOTOR PARTS & EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FLEET PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3METRO READY MIX CONC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KALAMAZOO METAL RECY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9NATURES PATH FOODS U…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Simsmetal East, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management is the #20 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($188,500).

How Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management Compares

Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management's 6.00 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 (20.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-07

Last Inspection

2011-05-27

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$62,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $62,833 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

16.7% 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

$188,500

Current Penalty Amount

$188,500

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 18 5.5
Total Penalty $188,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $62,833 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($188,500 here).

Superior Dairy, INC. $186,568 OH Interlake Mecalux, INC. $184,081 IL Bentoli INC. $195,000 TX Bartlett Grain Company, LP $182,000 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Abc Corporation 3 insp. Waipahu, HI HP Pelzer Automotive Systems, INC. 3 insp. Eudora, KS Two Rivers Terminal LLC 3 insp. Pasco, WA Foxx Equipment Company 3 insp. Denver, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (Methuen #83)
Methuen, MA
0 inspections $0
Rollin Dairy
Islandia, NY
0 inspections $0
Baily International of Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
0 inspections $0
Superior Dairy, INC.
Canton, OH
13 inspections $186,568
Dun-rite Home Improvements Inc
Englewood, CO
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 Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management have? ▼
Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $188,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management had? ▼
Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-07 and the most recent on 2011-05-27. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management? ▼
Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management has been assessed $188,500 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management has 15 serious violations, and 3 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 Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management operate in? ▼
Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management 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 Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management ranks #605 (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 Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management's total OSHA penalty of $188,500 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (20.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rollin Dairy in Islandia, NY 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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