Wholesale Trade · Savannah, GA

Southern Metals Recycling, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Metals Recycling, INC. ranks #10,348 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$30,377
OSHA penalties: 37
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #10,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Metals Recycling, INC. in Savannah, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,377. 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 Recycling, INC. 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 37 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,348 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 32 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 (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, See's Candies, INC. in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,405 in current penalties.

9.3
violations per inspection: 86.5%
of violations were serious: #10,348
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (9.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Southern Metals Recycl…

$30,377
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Southern Metals Recycling, INC. runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$30,377 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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 Southern Metals Recycling, INC..

Southern Metals Recycling, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

Southern Metals Recycling, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Southern Metals Recycling, INC. is the #428 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($30,377).

How Southern Metals Recycling, INC. Compares

Southern Metals Recycling, INC.'s 9.25 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 above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-03-16

Last Inspection

2012-02-21

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,594

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.3 violations per visit. That's $7,594 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

86.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.5% 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

$62,728

Current Penalty Amount

$30,377

Penalty Reduction

51.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $32,351 from the initial assessment of $62,728. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Southern Metals Recycling, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Southern Metals Recycling, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	37	5.5
Total Penalty	$30,377	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,594	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,377 here).

See's Candies, INC. $30,405 CA Cisco Flooring Supplies $30,442 FL Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina $30,450 NC JMF Manufacturing, LLC $30,304 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

The Beattie Farmers Union Cooperative Association 4 insp. Waterville, KS Cargill Salt 4 insp. Buffalo, IA Power Service INC 4 insp. Casper, WY Louis Glunz Beer, INC. 4 insp. Lincolnwood, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Na-Jacq Enterprises, LTD

2 inspections $30,405

Cisco Flooring Supplies

Orlando, FL

2 inspections $30,442

Dubose Steel, INC. of North Carolina

Roseboro, NC

3 inspections $30,450

JMF Manufacturing, LLC

East Moline, IL

4 inspections $30,304

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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 Southern Metals Recycling, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Southern Metals Recycling, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 4 inspections, including 32 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 Southern Metals Recycling, INC. have? ▼

Southern Metals Recycling, INC. has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 32 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,377.

How many OSHA inspections has Southern Metals Recycling, INC. had? ▼

Southern Metals Recycling, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-16 and the most recent on 2012-02-21. This averages 9.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Southern Metals Recycling, INC.? ▼

Southern Metals Recycling, INC. has been assessed $30,377 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $62,728 (a 51.6% reduction).

Does Southern Metals Recycling, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Southern Metals Recycling, INC. has 32 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 Recycling, INC. operate in? ▼

Southern Metals Recycling, 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 Southern Metals Recycling, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Metals Recycling, INC. ranks #10,348 (the top 10% 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 Southern Metals Recycling, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Southern Metals Recycling, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $30,377 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, See's Candies, INC. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $30,405 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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