Establishment profile
LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC
1515 EAST AVENUE, ERIE, PA, 16503
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC has accumulated 51 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 48 years of recorded history, with $39,950 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 275 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
69% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 27 citations in this view · $38,715 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 2 | 2 | $5,800 | Apr 2009 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0180 J01 I | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | Aug 1988 | Sep 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 2 | 2 | $4,969 | Mar 2006 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | May 2009 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 2 | 2 | $1,041 | Mar 2006 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G04 | 2 | 2 | $200 | May 2009 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0180 J03 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1988 | Sep 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 IIB | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 I10 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 I | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | $775 | May 2009 | May 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 II | 1 | 1 | $700 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 II | 1 | 1 | $700 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 I | 1 | 1 | $700 | Apr 2009 | Apr 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 A04 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0332 B01 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Apr 1992 | Apr 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 H01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2009 | May 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $455 | Mar 2006 | Mar 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $425 | May 2009 | May 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4239 within PA. Peer group: 275 employers. This establishment has 51 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 65 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 10 cases · 10 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-CA-146834 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-146832 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-146829 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-146825 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | May 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-146816 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2015 | Apr 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-143574 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2014 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-136896 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2014 | Oct 2015 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-091450 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-075692 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2012 | Apr 2012 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-071435 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2011 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LIBERTY IRON & METAL CO 646 E 18TH ST · ERIE, PA, 16503 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Mar 1988 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-07-13 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-06-24 | Follow-up | 4 | 3 | $6,200 | |
| 2011-06-24 | Follow-up | 5 | 4 | $14,000 | |
| 2009-03-11 | Complaint | 9 | 7 | $9,000 | |
| 2009-03-11 | Complaint | 9 | 7 | $1,800 | |
| 2007-06-06 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-03-08 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $1,365 | |
| 1994-07-11 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-06-14 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-17 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $1,350 | |
| 1989-08-17 | Referral | 8 | 2 | $5,640 | |
| 1988-07-06 | Referral | 4 | 4 | $275 | |
| 1978-04-26 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $320 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 51 violations and $39,950 in total penalties.
- How does LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7. LIBERTY IRON AND METAL, LLC's self-reported DART rate is 5 compared to an industry average of 2.1.