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Wholesale Trade · Potterville, MI

Alro Steel CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alro Steel CORP ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$420
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alro Steel CORP in Potterville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $420. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Alro Steel CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93,924 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Everlights, INC. in Skokie, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $406 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#93,924
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alro Steel CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alro Steel CORP runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$420 Top 6% most affordable more affordable than 94% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Alro Steel CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWA317953577 - JESSIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NOVOLEX DURO BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2C & J METALS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA BAY STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GREENDOG RECYCLING, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10WORLDWISE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EILLIEN'S CANDIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SAMUEL,SON & CO.INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7JACK TUCHTEN WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MIDDLE TENNESSEE REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JUPITER ALUMINUM COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLSTATE TENT INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GASTON SEALEY COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROWNSVILLE SCRAP PA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TORY BURCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TRUE FABRICATIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FAIRWAY WHOLESALE CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIANGLE BIOFUELS IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GALAXY WINE CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Alro Steel CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Alro Steel CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Alro Steel CORP in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Alro Steel CORP sits at penalty rank #4,261 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($420 assessed).

How Alro Steel CORP Compares

Alro Steel CORP's 0.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-24

Last Inspection

2012-05-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$210

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $210 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$420

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $630 from the initial assessment of $1,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Alro Steel CORP compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Alro Steel CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $420 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $210 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($420 here).

Northwest Fire INC $415 OR Gold Eagle Cooperative $407 IA Everlights, INC. $406 IL Hickory Grove Auto $438 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wa317953577 - Jessies Ilwaco Fish Company INC 2 insp. Ilwaco, WA Novolex Duro Bag 2 insp. Elizabeth, NJ C & J Metals INC. 2 insp. Oklahoma City, OK Tampa Bay Steel Corporation 2 insp. Tampa, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northwest Fire INC
Beaverton, OR
3 inspections $415
Gold Eagle Cooperative
Galt, IA
2 inspections $407
Everlights, INC.
Skokie, IL
2 inspections $406
Hickory Grove Auto
Davenport, IA
2 inspections $438
Cool Amphibious Manufacturers International LLC
Ridgeland, SC
2 inspections $401

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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 Alro Steel CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Alro Steel CORP's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Alro Steel CORP have? ▼
Alro Steel CORP has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $420.
How many OSHA inspections has Alro Steel CORP had? ▼
Alro Steel CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-24 and the most recent on 2012-05-01. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alro Steel CORP? ▼
Alro Steel CORP has been assessed $420 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,050 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Alro Steel CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Alro 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 Alro Steel CORP operate in? ▼
Alro Steel CORP operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Alro Steel CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alro Steel CORP ranks #93,924 (the lower 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 Alro Steel CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Alro Steel CORP's total OSHA penalty of $420 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Everlights, INC. in Skokie, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $406 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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