Manufacturing · Mansfield, OH

AK Steel CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), AK Steel CORP. has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

50% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections

AK Steel CORP. in Mansfield, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected AK Steel CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BWD Technologies LLC in Dearborn, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is AK Steel CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.316.023.731.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTAYLOR FARMS NEW JER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PINNACLE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8E.J. BROOKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20CROWN POLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SAGER CREEK VEGETABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24PRESTIGE MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30SANTOS BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GWS TOOL GROUP DBA A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21L A. PILLOW & FIBER,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EAST BAKING COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EVERGREEN PLASTICS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BOTTLING GROUP, LLC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BWAY CORPORATION DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TEXAS STEEL CONVERSI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13LIGNETICS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15QUIKRETE CALIFORNIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HACKNEY LADISH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRASSO FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CORDEN PHARMA COLORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6AK Steel CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
AK Steel CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

How AK Steel CORP. Compares

AK Steel CORP.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against AK Steel CORP. to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-24

Last Inspection

2013-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How AK Steel CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric AK Steel CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for AK Steel CORP., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AK Steel CORP. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, AK Steel CORP.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does AK Steel CORP. have?
AK Steel CORP. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has AK Steel CORP. had?
AK Steel CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-24 and the most recent on 2013-04-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for AK Steel CORP.?
AK Steel CORP. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,610 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does AK Steel CORP. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. AK Steel CORP. has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does AK Steel CORP. operate in?
AK Steel CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does AK Steel CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average?
AK Steel CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, BWD Technologies LLC in Dearborn, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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