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United Milwaukee Scrap LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), United Milwaukee Scrap LLC ranks #6,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty87% serious
$40,717
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#6,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

United Milwaukee Scrap LLC in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,717. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected United Milwaukee Scrap LLC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,827 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Q.T. Rents, L.L.C. in Rockdale, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $40,662 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
86.7%
of violations were serious
#6,827
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How United Milwaukee Scrap LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows United Milwaukee Scrap LLC runs well above peers (4.5x 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

$40,717 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 United Milwaukee Scrap LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRENU OIL OF AMERICA,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7PRIME MATERIALS RECO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16OWENS & MINOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PERFECTION HY TEST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1EXOTECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4TWIN OAKS BLOC., INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3JOSEPH T. RYERSON & …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10PENNSYLVANIA STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CRYSTAL CREAMERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5PRODUCE SOURCE PARTN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6DESTILERIA SERRALLES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19RQL SCRAP METAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19RESTORATION HARDWARE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7WESTERN METALS RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1BONGARDS' SOUTH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0AG-LAND FS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17SCOTCH & GULF LUMBER…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9BLOCK STEEL CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4DON'S AUTOMOTIVE MAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4United Milwaukee Scr…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15
United Milwaukee Scrap LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

United Milwaukee Scrap LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, United Milwaukee Scrap LLC ranks #267 at $40,717 current penalty.

How United Milwaukee Scrap LLC Compares

United Milwaukee Scrap LLC's 3.75 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 (4.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-05-13

Last Inspection

2018-03-07

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,179

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $10,179 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

86.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

13.3% 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

$56,641

Current Penalty Amount

$40,717

Penalty Reduction

28.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,924 from the initial assessment of $56,641. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How United Milwaukee Scrap LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric United Milwaukee Scrap LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 15 5.5
Total Penalty $40,717 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,179 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for United Milwaukee Scrap LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,717 here).

Q.T. Rents, L.L.C. $40,662 IL Parallel Products of New England, INC. $40,777 NY Ferdo Refrigeration Equipment, INC. $40,800 NY Cosentino C & C of North America $40,402 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Renu Oil of America, INC 4 insp. Las Vegas, NV Prime Materials Recovery, INC. 4 insp. Canastota, NY Owens & Minor Distribution, INC. 4 insp. Hanover, MD Perfection HY Test 4 insp. Hazelwood, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Q.T. Rents, L.L.C.
Rockdale, IL
2 inspections $40,662
Parallel Products of New England, INC.
Bronx, NY
6 inspections $40,777
Ferdo Refrigeration Equipment, INC.
Bronx, NY
4 inspections $40,800
O & O INC.
Pago Pago, AS
2 inspections $7,427
Serena Wholesale
Macon, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use United Milwaukee Scrap LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare United Milwaukee Scrap LLC against Q.T. Rents, L.L.C., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 United Milwaukee Scrap LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, United Milwaukee Scrap LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 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 United Milwaukee Scrap LLC have? ▼
United Milwaukee Scrap LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,717.
How many OSHA inspections has United Milwaukee Scrap LLC had? ▼
United Milwaukee Scrap LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-13 and the most recent on 2018-03-07. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for United Milwaukee Scrap LLC? ▼
United Milwaukee Scrap LLC has been assessed $40,717 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $56,641 (a 28.1% reduction).
Does United Milwaukee Scrap LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. United Milwaukee Scrap LLC has 13 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 United Milwaukee Scrap LLC operate in? ▼
United Milwaukee Scrap LLC 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 United Milwaukee Scrap LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, United Milwaukee Scrap LLC ranks #6,827 (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 United Milwaukee Scrap LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
United Milwaukee Scrap LLC's total OSHA penalty of $40,717 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (4.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Q.T. Rents, L.L.C. in Rockdale, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $40,662 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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