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Alpha Steel LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alpha Steel LLC ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty92% serious
$13,300
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alpha Steel LLC in Sealy, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alpha Steel LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Papco Industries, INC. in Northvale, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alpha Steel LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alpha Steel LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,300 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

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 Alpha Steel LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED SUGARS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46CUSTOM ALUMINUM PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHEAST PRECAST LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JCG INDUSTRIES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TYSON PREPARED FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G2K CORP. D/B/A/ GBC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SONS & CO. WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BYO OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HEARTHSIDE USA - CPG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENVASES OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OEM SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DW-NATIONAL STANDARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CUSTOM COOLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MADISON FORMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL POINTS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HALE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BAY VALLEY FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMEGA STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENESEE A & B LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOAMWORKS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Alpha Steel LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Alpha Steel LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Alpha Steel LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Alpha Steel LLC sits at penalty rank #12,658 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,300 assessed).

How Alpha Steel LLC Compares

Alpha Steel LLC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-04-24

Last Inspection

2024-05-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,650

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $6,650 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,960

Current Penalty Amount

$13,300

Penalty Reduction

50.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,660 from the initial assessment of $26,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Alpha Steel LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $13,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,650 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Alpha Steel LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,300 here).

Papco Industries, INC. $13,300 NJ Metal-Matic INC $13,300 MN BCCH LLC $13,300 AR Universal Industries LLC $13,300 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Sugars 2 insp. Mason City, IA Custom Aluminum Products, INC. 2 insp. South Elgin, IL Northeast Precast LLC. 2 insp. Millville, NJ JCG Industries, INC. DBA Koch Foods 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Papco Industries, INC.
Northvale, NJ
2 inspections $13,300
Metal-Matic INC
Minneapolis, MN
2 inspections $13,300
BCCH LLC
Maumelle, AR
2 inspections $13,300
Universal Industries LLC
Tomahawk, WI
2 inspections $13,300
Quail Ridge Construction Company
Red House, WV
2 inspections $13,300

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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 Alpha Steel LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alpha Steel LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Alpha Steel LLC have? ▼
Alpha Steel LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Alpha Steel LLC had? ▼
Alpha Steel LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-24 and the most recent on 2024-05-09. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alpha Steel LLC? ▼
Alpha Steel LLC has been assessed $13,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,960 (a 50.7% reduction).
Does Alpha Steel LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alpha Steel LLC has 11 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 Alpha Steel LLC operate in? ▼
Alpha Steel LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alpha Steel LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alpha Steel LLC ranks #27,196 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Alpha Steel LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alpha Steel LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,300 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, Papco Industries, INC. in Northvale, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,300 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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