Establishment profile
METALICO, INC
17401 N IH-35, BUDA, TX, 78610
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
METALICO, INC has accumulated 9 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 11 years of recorded history, with $8,160 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 84th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 245 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
METALICO, INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 9 distinct standards shown · 9 citations in this view · $8,160 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $960 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B07 IV | 1 | 1 | $720 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $720 | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2015 | May 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2015 | May 2015 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 4239 within TX. Peer group: 245 employers. This establishment has 9 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for METALICO, INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 METALICO, INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 METALICO, INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for METALICO, INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for METALICO, INC. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 METALICO, INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for METALICO, INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-01-06 | Planned | 9 | 9 | $8,160 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- DALLAS RECYCLINGDALLAS — 2 federal enforcement records
- GOLD STAR METALEXFORT WORTH — 2 federal enforcement records
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- NEW WORLD RECYCLINGFORT WORTH — 2 federal enforcement records
- RELIABLE TIRE DISPOSAL, LLC.BURNET — 2 federal enforcement records
- BARFIELD ENTERPRISES INC.NEW BOSTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- ABS METAL RECYCLING LLCDEL VALLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- ELECTRONIC RECYCLING AND TRADING INC.AUSTIN — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on METALICO, INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 METALICO, INC's OSHA violation history?
- METALICO, INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 9 violations and $8,160 in total penalties.
- How does METALICO, INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- METALICO, INC operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.