ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. — a metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers facility located at 320 PITTSBURG AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA 94801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,340.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-12-17.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $21,340.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423510). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 22, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 18, 2014. Of the 7 total citations, 4 (57%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,340.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,048.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Action Metal Recycling, Inc. reveals a systemic failure in mobile equipment management and machinery
This facility's $21,340 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423510 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,132.
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What OSHA violations was ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. cited for?
ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,340.00. The inspection opened on 2012-12-17.
How much was ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,340.00 against ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. in RICHMOND, CA. Average per citation: $3,048.57.
Is ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ACTION METAL RECYCLING, INC. has a risk score of 7 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $21,340.00 is above the industry average.