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Wholesale Trade · Sarasota, FL

Strategic Materials, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Strategic Materials, INC. ranks #42,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty17% serious
$7,847
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#42,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Strategic Materials, INC. in Sarasota, FL has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,847. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Strategic Materials, INC. 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,117 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Empacadora Hill Brothers in Trujillo Alto, PR is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
16.7%
of violations were serious
#42,117
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 55/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Strategic Materials, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Strategic Materials, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$7,847 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Strategic Materials, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0014.729.444.158.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL STAR METALS, L.L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ALPCO RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 41COMMODITY RESOURCE G…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21YAONG CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4GREAT LAKES RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9AZURE FARMS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15BARTLETT GRAIN COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13UNION BEER DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CONNECTICUT SCRAP, L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15MARIETTA INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 44OFFICEMATE INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24VAUGHAN FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BOSKOVICH FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SYSCO INTERMOUNTAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SPIRIT & SANZONE DIS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28LANE STEEL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CORCO CHEMICAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9EAST COAST STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56BARTON LEASING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26ENGENDREN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3Strategic Materials,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12
Strategic Materials, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Strategic Materials, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Strategic Materials, INC. is the #2,038 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($7,847).

How Strategic Materials, INC. Compares

Strategic Materials, INC.'s 2.40 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-03-14

Last Inspection

2020-12-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,569

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $1,569 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

16.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

33.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$12,572

Current Penalty Amount

$7,847

Penalty Reduction

37.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,725 from the initial assessment of $12,572. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Strategic Materials, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Strategic Materials, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $7,847 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,569 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,847 here).

Landmark Services Cooperative $7,850 WI Pyrolyx Tire Recycling LLC $7,840 IN Tedder Brothers, INC. $7,833 AR Tresca Brothers Sand & Gravel INC. $7,872 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

All Star Metals, L.L.C. 5 insp. Brownsville, TX Alpco Recycling INC. 5 insp. Macedon, NY Commodity Resource Group, INC. 5 insp. Troy, MI Yaong Corporation 5 insp. Saipan, MP

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Landmark Services Cooperative
Evansville, WI
2 inspections $7,850
The Guttermen
West Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
Pyrolyx Tire Recycling LLC
Hillsdale, IN
2 inspections $7,840
Tedder Brothers, INC.
Mena, AR
2 inspections $7,833
Empacadora Hill Brothers
Trujillo Alto, PR
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 Strategic Materials, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Strategic Materials, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Strategic Materials, INC. have? ▼
Strategic Materials, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,847.
How many OSHA inspections has Strategic Materials, INC. had? ▼
Strategic Materials, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-14 and the most recent on 2020-12-08. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Strategic Materials, INC.? ▼
Strategic Materials, INC. has been assessed $7,847 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,572 (a 37.6% reduction).
Does Strategic Materials, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Strategic Materials, INC. has 2 serious violations, and 4 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 Strategic Materials, INC. operate in? ▼
Strategic Materials, 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 Strategic Materials, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Strategic Materials, INC. ranks #42,117 (the upper 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 Strategic Materials, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Strategic Materials, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,847 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Empacadora Hill Brothers in Trujillo Alto, PR 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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