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Wholesale Trade · Vinton, VA

Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. ranks #73,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,394
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#73,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. in Vinton, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,394. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,391 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, West Plains, LLC in Johnstown, CO is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,400 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#73,391
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$2,394 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL AMERICAN ALLOYS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16VOESTALPINE ROTEC INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TERRAIN EAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RESTAURANT DEPOT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACIFIC DUTCH GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THRIFT RECYCLING MAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED METALS LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALL PRO CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OWL ELECTRONICS RECY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21A.C. NELSEN RV WORLD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAZENOVE OPICI, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLICKMAN METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHERWIN WILLIAMS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GIBBS WIRE & STEEL C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15USA HOOKAH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ATALANTA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL RESTAURANT E…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DALES RECYCLING PART…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20REDEMPTION PLUS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Vinton Scrap & Metal…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. is the #3,475 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,394).

How Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. Compares

Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC.'s 12.50 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 runs well below peers (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-29

Last Inspection

2011-01-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,197

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $1,197 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$3,255

Current Penalty Amount

$2,394

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $861 from the initial assessment of $3,255. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 25 5.5
Total Penalty $2,394 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,197 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,394 here).

Century Distributors, INC. $2,397 MD Cash & Carry Smart Foodservice $2,400 WA West Plains, LLC $2,400 CO Rebel Oil Company, INC. $2,400 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All American Alloys and Recycling, INC. 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ Voestalpine Rotec INC. 2 insp. Lafayette, IN Terrain East, LLC 2 insp. Westport, CT Restaurant Depot, LLC 2 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Panhandle Containers
Amarillo, TX
0 inspections $0
Yokomuro Nissan
Toa Baja, PR
0 inspections $0
Century Distributors, INC.
Rockville, MD
2 inspections $2,397
Team Clean and Haul
Phoenix, AZ
0 inspections $0
West Plains, LLC
Johnstown, CO
2 inspections $2,400

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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 Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. have? ▼
Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,394.
How many OSHA inspections has Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. had? ▼
Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-29 and the most recent on 2011-01-05. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC.? ▼
Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. has been assessed $2,394 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,255 (a 26.5% reduction).
Does Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. has 20 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 Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Vinton Scrap & Metal 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 Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC. ranks #73,391 (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 Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vinton Scrap & Metal CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,394 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, West Plains, LLC in Johnstown, CO is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,400 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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