Wholesale Trade · Detroit, MI

Winston Bros Iron & Metal

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Winston Bros Iron & Metal ranks #76,905 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 29 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty45% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,993
OSHA penalties: 29
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #76,905
of 99,447 penalized employers

Winston Bros Iron & Metal in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 29 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,993. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Winston Bros Iron & Metal 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 29 violations, averaging 7.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,905 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Daniels & Miller, INC. in Greensburg, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,000 in current penalties.

7.3
violations per inspection: 44.8%
of violations were serious: #76,905
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 29 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (7.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Winston Bros Iron & Me…

$1,993
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows Winston Bros Iron & Metal runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,993 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Winston Bros Iron & Metal.

Winston Bros Iron & Metal has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 29 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.

Winston Bros Iron & Metal in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Winston Bros Iron & Metal is the #3,625 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($1,993).

How Winston Bros Iron & Metal Compares

Winston Bros Iron & Metal's 7.25 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 (0.22x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-03

Last Inspection

2013-04-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$498

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 7.3 violations per visit. That's $498 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

44.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

3.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

51.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$2,980

Current Penalty Amount

$1,993

Penalty Reduction

33.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $987 from the initial assessment of $2,980. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric	Winston Bros Iron & Metal	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	29	5.5
Total Penalty	$1,993	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$498	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Winston Bros Iron & Metal, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,993 here).

Dunphey and Associates $2,000 NJ Main Recycling Company, INC. $2,000 FL J.T. Ryerson & Son $2,000 IL American Polymer Recycling, INC. $2,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Empire Auto Parts 4 insp. Totowa, NJ Surya, INC 4 insp. Calhoun, GA Mid-Wood, INC. 4 insp. Bowling Green, OH Penske Logistics 4 insp. Kansas City, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Copy Technologies, Inc

True World Foods Detroit LLC

Livonia, MI

2 inspections $2,000

Alro Steel Corporation

Battle Creek, MI

2 inspections $2,000

Daniels & Miller, INC.

Greensburg, PA

3 inspections $2,000

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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 Winston Bros Iron & Metal safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Winston Bros Iron & Metal's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 29 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 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 Winston Bros Iron & Metal have? ▼

Winston Bros Iron & Metal has 29 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,993.

How many OSHA inspections has Winston Bros Iron & Metal had? ▼

Winston Bros Iron & Metal has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-03 and the most recent on 2013-04-18. This averages 7.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Winston Bros Iron & Metal? ▼

Winston Bros Iron & Metal has been assessed $1,993 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,980 (a 33.1% reduction).

Does Winston Bros Iron & Metal have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Winston Bros Iron & Metal has 13 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Winston Bros Iron & Metal operate in? ▼

Winston Bros Iron & Metal 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 Winston Bros Iron & Metal rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Winston Bros Iron & Metal ranks #76,905 (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 Winston Bros Iron & Metal's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Winston Bros Iron & Metal's total OSHA penalty of $1,993 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Daniels & Miller, INC. in Greensburg, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,000 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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