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Wholesale Trade · Petersburg, VA

Triad Metals International

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Triad Metals International ranks #50,616 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 34 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty29% serious
$5,904
OSHA penalties
34
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#50,616
of 99,447 penalized employers

Triad Metals International in Petersburg, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 34 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,904. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Triad Metals International 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 34 violations, averaging 11.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #50,616 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation in Richmond, KY is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,900 in current penalties.

11.3
violations per inspection
29.4%
of violations were serious
#50,616
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 34 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (11.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Triad Metals International compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Triad Metals International 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

$5,904 Top 49% most affordable more affordable than 51% 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 Triad Metals International.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.220.530.741.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOLIVET INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25HAM PRODUCE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39LAKESIDE ORGANIC GAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BD MEDICAL, BD INFUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MOUNT CONSTRUCTION C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0TEXAROME ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHEMSTAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6HILO FISH COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STONE WORLD IMPORTS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TERRYS DAIRY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CARLOS ARTURO GUERRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19EASTERN WHOLESALE FE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MAPLEHURST FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8I SUPPLY CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5COSTA FRUIT AND PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUTTER ROOFING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BELTON METAL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OVERHILL FARMS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MID-WEST FERTILIZER,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BLAIR MILLING & ELEV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Triad Metals Interna…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34
Triad Metals International has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 34 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.

Triad Metals International in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Triad Metals International sits at penalty rank #2,445 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($5,904 assessed).

How Triad Metals International Compares

Triad Metals International's 11.33 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-03-13

Last Inspection

2016-01-11

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,968

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 11.3 violations per visit. That's $1,968 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

29.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

24

Other-Than-Serious

70.6% 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

$8,220

Current Penalty Amount

$5,904

Penalty Reduction

28.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,316 from the initial assessment of $8,220. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Triad Metals International compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Triad Metals International Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 34 5.5
Total Penalty $5,904 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,968 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Triad Metals International, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,904 here).

Bakemark USA LLC $5,906 CO Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation $5,900 KY A & L Iron & Metal CO $5,908 MI G T S Interior Supply $5,900 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Olivet International INC 3 insp. Mira Loma, CA Ham Produce CO., INC. 3 insp. Snow Hill, NC Lakeside Organic Gardens, LLC 3 insp. Watsonville, CA BD Medical, BD Infusion Therapy Systems 3 insp. Sandy, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bakemark USA LLC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $5,906
Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation
Richmond, KY
2 inspections $5,900
A & L Iron & Metal CO
Gaylord, MI
3 inspections $5,908
G T S Interior Supply
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $5,900
Creative Private Label, LLC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $5,900

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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 Triad Metals International safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Triad Metals International's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 34 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Triad Metals International have? ▼
Triad Metals International has 34 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,904.
How many OSHA inspections has Triad Metals International had? ▼
Triad Metals International has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-13 and the most recent on 2016-01-11. This averages 11.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Triad Metals International? ▼
Triad Metals International has been assessed $5,904 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,220 (a 28.2% reduction).
Does Triad Metals International have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Triad Metals International has 10 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 Triad Metals International operate in? ▼
Triad Metals International operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Triad Metals International rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Triad Metals International ranks #50,616 (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 Triad Metals International's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Triad Metals International's total OSHA penalty of $5,904 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bluegrass Regional Recycling Corporation in Richmond, KY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,900 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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