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Wholesale Trade · Pensacola, FL

Southern Scrap CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Southern Scrap CO., INC. ranks #67,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,038
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#67,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Southern Scrap CO., INC. in Pensacola, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,038. 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 Scrap CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,731 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, A- Star Recycling in North Hollywood, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#67,731
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Southern Scrap CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Southern Scrap CO., INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$3,038 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 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

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 Scrap CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLARSON GRAIN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE MOHAWK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWO'S COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9B.L. DUKE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNITED FARMERS MERCA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GREAT LAKES WINE & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PUERTO RICO SUPPLIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALSS RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PROGRESS PALLET, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ATLAS MOLDING, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9YARDE METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PROLIFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SMM SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN IRON & METAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13GERALDO SANCHEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DRILLGREEN PETROLEUM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMR INTERNATIONAL SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MEIJER DISTRIBUTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BRUCKNER TRUCK SALES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CAR TREK II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19Southern Scrap CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Southern Scrap CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Scrap CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Southern Scrap CO., INC. ranks #3,228 at $3,038 current penalty.

How Southern Scrap CO., INC. Compares

Southern Scrap CO., INC.'s 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-23

Last Inspection

2010-06-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,519

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,519 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$4,675

Current Penalty Amount

$3,038

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,637 from the initial assessment of $4,675. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Southern Scrap CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 5.5
Total Penalty $3,038 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,519 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,038 here).

Randall Brothers, INC. $3,043 GA FMD INC. $3,030 CA Nutra Food Ingredients LLC $3,050 MI Core Mark International, INC. $3,060 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Larson Grain Company 2 insp. Fredonia, ND The Mohawk Company 2 insp. Lima, OH Two's Company 2 insp. Elmsford, NY B.L. Duke INC. 2 insp. Joliet, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Randall Brothers, INC.
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $3,043
A- Star Recycling
North Hollywood, CA
0 inspections $0
Express U
Omaha, NE
0 inspections $0
Nutra Food Ingredients LLC
Kentwood, MI
2 inspections $3,050
Alamo Tissue Service
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Southern Scrap CO., INC.'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 Southern Scrap CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Southern Scrap CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Scrap CO., INC. have? ▼
Southern Scrap CO., INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,038.
How many OSHA inspections has Southern Scrap CO., INC. had? ▼
Southern Scrap CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-23 and the most recent on 2010-06-24. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Southern Scrap CO., INC.? ▼
Southern Scrap CO., INC. has been assessed $3,038 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,675 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Southern Scrap CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Southern Scrap CO., INC. has 4 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 Scrap CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Southern Scrap CO., 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 Scrap CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Southern Scrap CO., INC. ranks #67,731 (the lower half 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 Scrap CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Southern Scrap CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,038 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, A- Star Recycling in North Hollywood, CA 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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