Ace Iron & Metal Safety Record

Columbus, OH · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/16/2021

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ace Iron & Metal in Columbus, Ohio has 77 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 60 classified as serious and $129,101 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2021.

Ace Iron & Metal in Columbus, Ohio has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Ace Iron & Metal among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

60 of the 77 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $129,101 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Ohio workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.9 Ace Iron & Metal violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$5,256 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 77 violations, $129,101 in penalties across 13 inspections
77 Total Violations
13 Total Inspections
60 Total Serious
$129,101 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($5,256)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1994
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1994
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1994
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1994
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1994
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 77 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $433,421 in penalties for Ace Iron & Metal, later reduced to $129,101 — a 70% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
9 citations $6,682
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
8 citations $16,170
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
8 citations $18,860
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
7 citations $17,000
1910.0180 OSHA Standard
5 citations $6,000

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Ace Iron & Metal in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/16/2021 Referral? Columbus, OH 1 $5,256
09/21/2020 Referral? Columbus, OH 2 $3,509
09/14/2017 Referral? Columbus, OH 0 $0
04/25/2017 Referral? Columbus, OH 0 $0
07/24/2014 Complaint? Columbus, OH 12 $18,942
08/31/2006 Planned? Columbus, OH 8 $2,940
12/04/2001 Planned? Columbus, OH 1 $1,470
06/04/1997 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 10 $6,504
01/18/1995 Complaint? Columbus, OH 2 $480
05/25/1994 Accident? Columbus, OH 40 $90,000
01/22/1988 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 0 $0
12/29/1987 Complaint? Columbus, OH 1 $0
11/25/1987 Follow-Up? Columbus, OH 0 $0

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