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Area Steel

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

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,050
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers

Area Steel in Mitchell, SD 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. Total penalties assessed: $1,050. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Area Steel 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. 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, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Custom Fabrication in Fort Smith, AR is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#85,936
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • 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.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Area Steel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Area Steel runs well below peers (0.16x 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Area Steel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVER CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BETT MART CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CAN BROTHERS CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIAMOND MATERIALS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TOP SHELF ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2H & J ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11KLINE ELECTRIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TIGERS HANDYMAN SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FLORIDA'S FRAME PRO,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SKYMARK ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WESTERN SINGLE PLY -…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TDEH FRAMING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICA BUILDERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRADY CRAWFORD CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MAXIM CONSTRUCTION G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIVISION 8 INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18EGG CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALEWELT CONCRETE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11DIRA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ORNAT ROOFING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Area Steel, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Area Steel has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Area Steel in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Area Steel is the #28,249 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($1,050).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,050 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Area Steel Compares

Area Steel's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-31

Last Inspection

2017-09-15

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $525 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,050

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,050

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $450 from the initial assessment of $1,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Area Steel compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Area Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 3.3
Total Penalty $1,050 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $525 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Area Steel, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Gregs Excavating $1,050 OH NPD INC $1,050 MN Wahlund Construction INC $1,050 CA Henkel Construction Company $1,050 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ever Contractors, INC. 2 insp. Fallston, MD Bett Mart Construction, INC. 2 insp. Alpharetta, GA Can Brothers Construction, INC 2 insp. Londonderry, NH Diamond Materials LLC 2 insp. Wilmington, DE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

S & S Drywall Construction
Lumberton, NC
0 inspections $0
FM Acoustical Tile, Inc.
Sioux Falls, SD
0 inspections $0
Hutchison Mechanical CO. INC.
Sterling Heights, MI
4 inspections $1,050
Custom Fabrication
Fort Smith, AR
0 inspections $0
Ligon & Ligon, Incorporated
Parkville, MD
2 inspections $1,050

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What to do with this record

Use Area Steel's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Area Steel against S & S Drywall Construction, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Area Steel's inspection and penalty record is typical for Construction or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Construction sector
  • Area Steel also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Area Steel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Area Steel's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Area Steel have? ▼
Area Steel has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Area Steel had? ▼
Area Steel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-31 and the most recent on 2017-09-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Area Steel? ▼
Area Steel has been assessed $1,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Area Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Area Steel has 2 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.
Has Area Steel been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Area Steel, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Area Steel operate in? ▼
Area Steel operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Area Steel owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Area Steel owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Area Steel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Area Steel 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 Area Steel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Area Steel's total OSHA penalty of $1,050 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Fabrication in Fort Smith, AR is a similar construction 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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