SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. is a recyclable material merchant wholesalers employer in SAVANNAH, GA. Federal records show 4 OSHA inspections with 37 violations and $35,767 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 29, 2026.

SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC.

2820 TREMONT RD., SAVANNAH, GA, 31405

423930 — Top companies in Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers

EIN: 571173599

77 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

37 violations

$35,767 in penalties

Violations across 2 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

1 fatalities1 National Emphasis Program inspections1 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

3.7

Industry Avg DART

2.1

Self-Reported DART

0.0

Self-Reported TRIR

0.0

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$35,767

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Data Insights

History Span

16 years

Last Activity

14yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.3/yr

Violation Rate

2.3/yr

Violation Severity Mix

86% serious$967 avg per violation$8,942 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPA$35,767 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

-3.7

Below industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

-2.1

Below industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Accident

Referral

Follow-up

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

Violation rate: 100% of inspections

Recidivism: 4 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

99%

Worse than most peers

vs 234 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

97%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

96%

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Status: Significant Violation

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

Motor Carrier Safety (FMCSA)

DOT Number

1145106

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 and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. 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 SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC.'s OSHA violation history?: SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 37 violations and $35,767 in total penalties.
How does SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?: SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7. SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 2.1.
Has SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC. had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving SOUTHERN METALS RECYCLING, INC..