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Wholesale Trade · Charlotte, NC

Southern Metals Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Metals Company has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,280
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,281
of 100,495 penalized employers

Southern Metals Company in Charlotte, NC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Southern Metals Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Industrial Welding Supply, INC. in Sayreville, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,280 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
46%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Southern Metals Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Metals Company runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,280 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Southern Metals Company

The federal enforcement record for Southern Metals Company in Charlotte, NC includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,800 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,280 - a 40.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,640. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2010-09-15 to 2012-03-08, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-15

Last Inspection

2012-03-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,640

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,678

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $2,640 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,678.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

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

$8,800

Current Penalty Amount

$5,280

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,520 from the initial assessment of $8,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Southern Metals Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Southern Metals Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 5 5.4
Total Penalty $5,280 $9,023
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,640 $4,678
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Industrial Welding Supply, INC.
Sayreville, NJ
2 inspections $5,280
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0 inspections $0
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3 inspections $5,283
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1 inspections $0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern Metals Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Metals Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Southern Metals Company have? ▼
Southern Metals Company has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,280.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Metals Company had? ▼
Southern Metals Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-15 and the most recent on 2012-03-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Metals Company? ▼
Southern Metals Company has been assessed $5,280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Southern Metals Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Metals Company has 5 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 Southern Metals Company operate in? ▼
Southern Metals Company operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,960 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,424 total OSHA inspections and $62.80M in cumulative penalties.
How does Southern Metals Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Metals Company's total OSHA penalty of $5,280 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,023 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Industrial Welding Supply, INC. in Sayreville, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,280 in current penalties.

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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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