Establishment profile
PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO
2230 4TH AVE S, SEATTLE, WA, 98134
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO has accumulated 16 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 28 years of recorded history, with $9,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 350 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO 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
80% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 15 distinct standards shown · 16 citations in this view · $9,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 8001.1005 | 2 | 1 | $2,250 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8035.0005 | 1 | 1 | $1,650 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 296-865-20010 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 |
| 296-863-40005 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8064.2004 | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 0246.820304 C | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8071.4020 | 1 | 1 | $450 | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 296-800-16010 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2022 | Jun 2022 |
| 296-800-14005 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8763.0015 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 0249.57070102 09 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 8002.8022 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2014 | Jan 2014 |
| 29 CFR 0241.800509 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2000 | Sep 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0241.800304 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2000 | Sep 2000 |
| 29 CFR 0241.200303 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2000 | Sep 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 most other employers in NAICS 4239 within WA. Peer group: 350 employers. This establishment has 16 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. 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 PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. 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 PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-20 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-05-21 | Referral | 3 | 2 | $3,000 | |
| 2013-08-14 | Referral | 9 | 6 | $6,600 | |
| 2000-08-14 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-09-16 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO 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 PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO's OSHA violation history?
- PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 16 violations and $9,600 in total penalties.
- How does PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- PACIFIC IRON & METAL CO operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.