PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 3210 S 19TH AVE, PHOENIX, AZ 85009 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-07-21.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,250.00 is more than 9.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories. 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 15, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 21, 2009. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,125.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for Phoenix Metal Recycling reveals a critical breakdown in fundamental safety controls, characterized by an exceptionally high
This facility's $50,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,382.
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What OSHA violations was PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING cited for?
PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,250.00. The inspection opened on 2008-07-21.
How much was PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,250.00 against PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING in PHOENIX, AZ. Average per citation: $25,125.00.
Is PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PHOENIX METAL RECYCLING has a risk score of 11 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $50,250.00 is above the industry average.