Establishment profile
URPS METAL COMPANY
5703 LOOP 7 HIGHWAY TWIN BRANCH ROAD, DAVY, WV, 24828
423930 — Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
URPS METAL COMPANY has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 49 years of recorded history, with $26,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 42 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
URPS METAL COMPANY 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, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 4239 within WV. Peer group: 42 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for URPS METAL COMPANY. 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 URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2008 | MAGNET,EXCAVATION,BOILER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,SCRAP METAL,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 URPS METAL COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-12-14 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $4,800 | |
| 2011-05-23 | Follow-up | 4 | 2 | $10,200 | |
| 2008-01-18 | Accident | 14 | 13 | $10,050 | |
| 1980-03-18 | Complaint | 4 | — | $420 | |
| 1977-05-24 | Accident | 7 | 2 | $780 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- WEST VIRGINIA CASHIN RECYCLABLES, INC.NITRO — 2 federal enforcement records
- HERMAN STRAUSS, INC.WHEELING — 1 federal enforcement record
- AUTOMATIC RECYCLING, INCWEIRTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- WEST VIRGINIA METALS CORP.BUCKHANNON — 1 federal enforcement record
- RRHAMCO, INC.GRAFTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- CLEAN METAL, LLCFAIRMONT — 1 federal enforcement record
- METALICO PITTSBURGHCOLLIERS — 1 federal enforcement record
- RJ RECYCLING, LLCGLASGOW — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on URPS METAL COMPANY 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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Frequently asked
- What is URPS METAL COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- URPS METAL COMPANY has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $26,250 in total penalties.
- How does URPS METAL COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- URPS METAL COMPANY operates in the recyclable material merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.7.
- Has URPS METAL COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving URPS METAL COMPANY.