Establishment profile
METRO GROUP INC
3150 W 900 S, SALT LAKE CITY, UT, 84104
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
METRO GROUP INC has accumulated 29 OSHA violations across 3 inspections over 26 years of recorded history, with $3,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 78 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 86th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
METRO GROUP INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, 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
33% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $3,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1000.5 E12 A | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 M01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 E03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 C07 III | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
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 UT. Peer group: 78 employers. This establishment has 29 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for METRO GROUP 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 METRO GROUP INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 10 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for METRO GROUP INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in UT — for METRO GROUP INC, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other METRO GROUP INC operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 4 citations · 4 contractor · $378 proposed / $378 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9308895 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT contractor: Metro Group, Inc. | Jan 2018 | — | No | ModNegligence | $118 | $118 |
| 6320385 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT contractor: Metro Group, Inc. | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6320384 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT contractor: Metro Group, Inc. | Jul 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6274908 | Copperton Concentrator Salt Lake, UT contractor: Metro Group, Inc. | May 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for METRO GROUP 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 METRO GROUP INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for METRO GROUP 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-09-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-07-12 | Complaint | 29 | 13 | $3,600 |
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 METRO GROUP 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 METRO GROUP INC's OSHA violation history?
- METRO GROUP INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record with 29 violations and $3,600 in total penalties.
- How does METRO GROUP INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- METRO GROUP INC operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.