SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLC/SMS SCRAP METAL SERVICES, LLC
101 BOXCAR ROAD YARD, BROWNSVILLE, TX 78521 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Oct 20, 2021#345592968Oct 20, 2021Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345592968$5,5702 viol.2 violations$5,570 in penalties
Inspection #345592968
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 2021
- Final Order
- Feb 23, 2022
- Closed
- Feb 24, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,282
- Penalties on Record
- $5,570
- Site Address
- Ex-Mendocino 101 Boxcar Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $4,931 | $2,959 | - | Feb 23, 2022 | |
| 02001 | 1915.82 Lighting OSHA citation code: 19150082 B04 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $4,351 | $2,611 | - | Feb 23, 2022 |
Oct 20, 2021#345592950Oct 20, 2021Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345592950$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345592950
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 2021
- Closed
- Feb 2, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ex-Chesapeake 101 Boxcar Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Oct 20, 2021#345592919Oct 20, 2021Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345592919$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345592919
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 2021
- Closed
- Nov 1, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 101 Boxcar Road Yard, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Oct 23, 2018#343557096Oct 23, 2018Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#343557096$13,1271 viol.1 violation$13,127 in penalties
Inspection #343557096
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 23, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 23, 2018
- Final Order
- May 22, 2019
- Closed
- Jun 5, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $29,172
- Penalties on Record
- $13,127
- Site Address
- 101 Boxcar Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $29,172 | $13,127 | May 15, 2019 | - | May 22, 2019 |
Feb 7, 2018#342931508Feb 7, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#342931508$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #342931508
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 2018
- Final Order
- Jul 5, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 6, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,675
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ex-Cape Johnson 101 Box Car Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.133 Hand tools OSHA citation code: 19150133 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $12,675 | $0 | - | Jul 5, 2018 |
Feb 6, 2018#342928512Feb 6, 2018Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#342928512$31,9005 viol.5 violations$31,900 in penalties
Inspection #342928512
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 2018
- Final Order
- Jul 5, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 12, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $53,584
- Penalties on Record
- $31,900
- Site Address
- 101 Box Car Road, Brownsville, TX 78521
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $12,934 | $7,100 | Jul 12, 2018 | - | Jul 5, 2018 |
| 01003 | 1915.72 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19150072 A01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $5,543 | $4,000 | - | Jul 5, 2018 | |
| 01005 | 1915.81 Housekeeping OSHA citation code: 19150081 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $9,239 | $4,700 | - | Jul 5, 2018 | |
| 01006 | 1915.111 Inspection OSHA citation code: 19150111 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $12,934 | $9,000 | Jul 12, 2018 | - | Jul 5, 2018 |
| 01009A | 1910.30 Training Requirements for Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100030 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,934 | $7,100 | - | Jul 5, 2018 |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 2018 to 2021. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,794 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.