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American Steel Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Steel Corporation ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty20% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Steel Corporation in Apache Junction, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Steel Corporation 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #85,936 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, The Miller-Clapperton Partnership, INC. in Austell, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,050 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How American Steel Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Steel Corporation runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$1,050 Top 14% most affordable more affordable than 86% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is American Steel Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HUNTINGTON SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FELKER BROTHERS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BHARAT FORGE AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45V. T. HALTER MARINE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & C MACHINING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25U-HAUL CO. OF PENNSY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUD MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WLS STAMPING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOVEERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN MIDSTREAM PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINETICS NOISE CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2American Steel Corpo…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
American Steel Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

American Steel Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: American Steel Corporation is the #32,174 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,050).

How American Steel Corporation Compares

American Steel Corporation's 7.50 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 runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-27

Last Inspection

2015-10-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$3,450

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

69.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $3,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric American Steel Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $1,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,050 here).

Electromed INC $1,050 MN Northwest Marine Industries LL $1,050 WA Spintek Foundry and Machine, LLC $1,050 NV Albar Industries INC $1,050 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Nonwovens CORP. 2 insp. Hauppauge, NY Huntington Solutions LLC 2 insp. Radford, VA Purpose Built Brands 2 insp. Gurnee, IL Southern Foods Group, LLC DBA Meadow Gold Dairies 2 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Spintek Foundry and Machine, LLC
Mound House, NV
4 inspections $1,050
Albar Industries INC
Lapeer, MI
2 inspections $1,050
Quality Business Engraving
Rochester Hills, MI
2 inspections $1,050
Rees-Memphis INC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $1,050
The Miller-Clapperton Partnership, INC.
Austell, GA
2 inspections $1,050

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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 American Steel Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Steel Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 American Steel Corporation have? ▼
American Steel Corporation has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has American Steel Corporation had? ▼
American Steel Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-27 and the most recent on 2015-10-29. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Steel Corporation? ▼
American Steel Corporation has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,450 (a 69.6% reduction).
Does American Steel Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Steel Corporation has 3 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 American Steel Corporation operate in? ▼
American Steel Corporation 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 American Steel Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Steel Corporation ranks #85,936 (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 American Steel Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Steel Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $1,050 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, The Miller-Clapperton Partnership, INC. in Austell, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,050 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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