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Wholesale Trade · Independence, MO

Top Metal Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Top Metal Recycling ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$8,400
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Top Metal Recycling in Independence, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Top Metal Recycling 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #40,207 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company INC DBA Padnos INC in Grand Rapids, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $8,400 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#40,207
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Top Metal Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Top Metal Recycling 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

$8,400 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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 Top Metal Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFERRARO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ALLEN BROTHERS 1893,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PREMIER METAL RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40PARIS PRODUCE COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SCHMALZ'S EUROPEAN P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JULIUS SILVERT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SALT CITY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7R PLANET EARTH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2J & S Wholesale & Re…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NEW YORK GRAPHIC SOC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20JOSHEN PAPER & PACKA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BOBBY'S AUTO PARTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CYCLE TEX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUDGET AUTO WRECKING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DUDA ENERGY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WINZER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BARNETT IMPLEMENT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OUTLET TIRE & SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROTEK WINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Top Metal Recycling, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Top Metal Recycling has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Top Metal Recycling in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Top Metal Recycling sits at penalty rank #1,944 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($8,400 assessed).

How Top Metal Recycling Compares

Top Metal Recycling's 3.50 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

2

First Inspection

2015-06-22

Last Inspection

2015-12-30

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $4,200 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$8,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Top Metal Recycling compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Top Metal Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $8,400 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,200 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Top Metal Recycling, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,400 here).

Two Rivers Terminal, LLC $8,400 WA The Pawnee County Cooperative Association $8,400 KS Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company INC DBA Padnos INC $8,400 MI Olympic Foundry $8,400 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ferraro Foods, INC. 2 insp. Piscataway, NJ Allen Brothers 1893, LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL Premier Metal Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Paris Produce Company INC. 2 insp. Pleasantville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Two Rivers Terminal, LLC
Moses Lake, WA
2 inspections $8,400
The Pawnee County Cooperative Association
Macksville, KS
2 inspections $8,400
Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company INC DBA Padnos INC
Grand Rapids, MI
3 inspections $8,400
Olympic Foundry
Seattle, WA
3 inspections $8,400
William L Hrncir & Fred Mueller
Laredo, TX
2 inspections $8,400

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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 Top Metal Recycling safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Top Metal Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Top Metal Recycling have? ▼
Top Metal Recycling has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Top Metal Recycling had? ▼
Top Metal Recycling has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-22 and the most recent on 2015-12-30. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Top Metal Recycling? ▼
Top Metal Recycling has been assessed $8,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Top Metal Recycling have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Top Metal Recycling has 7 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 Top Metal Recycling operate in? ▼
Top Metal 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.
Where does Top Metal Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Top Metal Recycling ranks #40,207 (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 Top Metal Recycling's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Top Metal Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $8,400 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, Louis Padnos Iron & Metal Company INC DBA Padnos INC in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $8,400 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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