Wholesale Trade · Tampa, FL

Alro Steel Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Alro Steel Corporation ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Alro Steel Corporation in Tampa, FL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. 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 Corporation 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 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, Three Rivers Recycling LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Alro Steel Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Alro Steel Corporation runs well below peers (0.20x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED PERSONNEL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRESCOME BARTON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CENTRAL COLD STORAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34COCHRAN OIL MILL & G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8COMAL IRON & METALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MID-STATE LUMBER COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TERI NICHOLS INSTITU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIG HORN CO-OPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE CALIFORNIA REDWO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HARTFORD DISTRIBUTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41BRADLEY CALDWELL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE RADIATOR STORE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SJR FOODS, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7VITERRA USA GRAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2JOSE TURCUISS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ITTNER BEAN & GRAIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DSW DISTRIBUTION CEN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW ENGLAND FLOORING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LELAND FARMERS' CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BIG ROCK SPORTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Alro Steel Corporation, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Alro Steel Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations 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 Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Alro Steel Corporation ranks #3,684 at $1,800 current penalty.

How Alro Steel Corporation Compares

Alro Steel Corporation's 1.50 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 (0.20x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-08

Last Inspection

2018-11-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,200 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Alro Steel Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $1,800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Alro Steel Corporation's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 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 Corporation have?
Alro Steel Corporation has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Alro Steel Corporation had?
Alro Steel Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-08 and the most recent on 2018-11-28. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Alro Steel Corporation?
Alro Steel Corporation has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Alro Steel Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Alro Steel Corporation 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 Corporation operate in?
Alro Steel Corporation 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 Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Alro Steel Corporation ranks #78,503 (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 Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Alro Steel Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 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, Three Rivers Recycling LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $1,800 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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