SIMON METALS LLC is a recyclable material merchant wholesalers employer in TACOMA, WA. Federal records show 6 OSHA inspections with 49 violations and $22,510 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. 1 Wage & Hour Division enforcement case on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

SIMON METALS LLC

2202 EAST RIVER ST, TACOMA, WA, 98421

423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

49 violations

$22,510 in penalties

Violations across 4 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

1 fatalities1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.7

Industry Avg DART

2.1

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA.

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$22,510

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$33,060.99

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Yes

Data Insights

History Span

16 years

Last Activity

11yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.4/yr

Violation Rate

3.1/yr

Violation Severity Mix

57% serious$459 avg per violation$3,752 avg per inspection

Avg Back Wages / Employee

$472

Avg Back Wages / Case

$33,061

Active Agencies:

OSHAWHDEPANLRB$55,570.99 total across all agencies

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Accident

Referral

Follow-up

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 67% of inspections

Recidivism: 4 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%

Worse than most peers

vs 441 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

99%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

98%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Formal Actions

Status: No Violation Identified

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

1977529

Operation Type

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SIMON METALS LLC's OSHA violation history?: SIMON METALS LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 49 violations and $22,510 in total penalties.
How does SIMON METALS LLC's safety record compare to its industry?: SIMON METALS LLC operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.
Has SIMON METALS LLC had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SIMON METALS LLC.