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Wholesale Trade · Laredo, TX

Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. ranks #34,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$10,080
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#34,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. in Laredo, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,643 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, C & B Produce in McAllen, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#34,643
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$10,080 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.312.618.925.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATLINER PAPER STOCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BEJI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SWAN ASSOCIATES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BROOKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6URPS METAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SIEVEKING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ARCO TRADING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6C & C MEAT SALES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HUSSMANN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4R&L CARRIERS SHARED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2OTTAWA COOPERATIVE A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LOUISDREYFUS COMMODI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOUGHTON INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AFFILIATED FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HURDSFIELD GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRENNTAG MID-SOUTH, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RASTELLI GLOBAL TRAD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALLIANCE PARTS WAREH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WAGNER LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DOT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Wilkinson Gary Iron …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,664 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($10,080 assessed).

How Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. Compares

Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC.'s 2.50 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-08-10

Last Inspection

2016-12-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,040

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $5,040 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$16,800

Current Penalty Amount

$10,080

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,720 from the initial assessment of $16,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $10,080 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,040 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,080 here).

Burke Distributing Corporation $10,086 MA United Recycling INC. $10,089 GA Certified Automotive Warehouse, LLC $10,093 IL Loose Plastics INC $10,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Batliner Paper Stock CO 2 insp. Kansas City, MO Beji, LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Swan Associates INC 2 insp. Benicia, CA Brooks, INC. 2 insp. Thomaston, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Union Sales, Inc.
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Burke Distributing Corporation
Randolph, MA
4 inspections $10,086
United Recycling INC.
Morrow, GA
3 inspections $10,089
C & B Produce
McAllen, TX
0 inspections $0
Log
Charleroi, PA
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 Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. have? ▼
Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. had? ▼
Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-10 and the most recent on 2016-12-15. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC.? ▼
Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. has been assessed $10,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,800 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. has 4 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 Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. operate in? ▼
Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, 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 Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC. ranks #34,643 (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 Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wilkinson Gary Iron & Metal, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $10,080 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, C & B Produce in McAllen, TX 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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