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Wholesale Trade · Burlington, WA

Skagit River Steel & Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Skagit River Steel & Recycling has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

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Violations cited
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OSHA inspections

Skagit River Steel & Recycling in Burlington, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Skagit River Steel & Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Capps Shoe Company, LLC in Gretna, VA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection
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Compliance score

A 90/100
  • A OSHA safety compliance: 0 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (0.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Skagit River Steel & Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.511.016.522.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA RANCH FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FLEX N GATE DETROIT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GDB INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CISCO FLOORING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SARAH'S TRADING INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BANNER WHOLESALE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOICE EQUIPMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KRYGER GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CALAVO GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAM'S USED PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENTERPRISE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROYAL PAPER STOCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAVAL FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATMAX EQUIPMENT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIAMI INDUSTRIAL TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NATORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO MILLING AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEACOCK PAVERS ACQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SB SPECIALTY METALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOOKS FOR LESS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Skagit River Steel &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0
Skagit River Steel & Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 0 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.

How Skagit River Steel & Recycling Compares

2 OSHA inspections on record for Skagit River Steel & Recycling in Burlington, WA, zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Skagit River Steel & Recycling to date. The Wholesale Trade sector average runs $9,112 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-16

Last Inspection

2012-09-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Skagit River Steel & Recycling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Skagit River Steel & Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 0 5.5
Total Penalty $0 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Skagit River Steel & Recycling, both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

California Ranch Food Company, INC. 2 insp. Vernon, CA Flex N Gate Detroit LLC 2 insp. Detroit, MI GDB International, INC. 2 insp. Pinckneyville, IL Cisco Flooring Supplies 2 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Portland Beverage Company
Portland, OR
2 inspections $0
Capps Shoe Company, LLC
Gretna, VA
2 inspections $0
LKQ CORP
Melbourne, FL
2 inspections $0
BLD Science, LLC DBA Best Lab Deals, INC.
Garner, NC
2 inspections $0
Complete, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Skagit River Steel & 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 Skagit River Steel & Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Skagit River Steel & Recycling's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Skagit River Steel & Recycling have? ▼
Skagit River Steel & Recycling has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Skagit River Steel & Recycling had? ▼
Skagit River Steel & Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-16 and the most recent on 2012-09-14. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Skagit River Steel & Recycling? ▼
Skagit River Steel & Recycling has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.
What industry does Skagit River Steel & Recycling operate in? ▼
Skagit River Steel & 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.
How does Skagit River Steel & Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Skagit River Steel & Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $0 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, Capps Shoe Company, LLC in Gretna, VA 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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