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Wholesale Trade · Millington, TN

Attala Steel Industries, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Attala Steel Industries, LLC ranks #31,758 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty71% serious
$11,235
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#31,758
of 99,447 penalized employers

Attala Steel Industries, LLC in Millington, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,235. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Attala Steel Industries, LLC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,758 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Norfolk Iron & Metal in Durant, IA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,250 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
70.8%
of violations were serious
#31,758
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Attala Steel Industries, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Attala Steel Industries, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.2x 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

$11,235 Bottom 32% least affordable more affordable than 32% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Attala Steel Industries, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.312.618.925.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMILWAUKEE BREWING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GRAND JK CABINETRY I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17BROWN'S WELDING & ST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TATE & LYLE GRAIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2EAGLE RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SYSCO EASTERN MARYLA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11IRON LEAF, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1MID-COLUMBIA PRODUCERS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CONTAINER LIFE CYCLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SIMPLE LIFE RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12AFP LOGISTICS & SERV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22UNITED RECYCLING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FOWLER EQUITY EXCHANGE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FPT CANTON LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ALRO STEEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FCA US LLC MOPAR SHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0STERICYCLE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2FOREMOST FOODS INCOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JMF COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PEPSICO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Attala Steel Industr…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Attala Steel Industries, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Attala Steel Industries, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Attala Steel Industries, LLC ranks #1,535 at $11,235 current penalty.

How Attala Steel Industries, LLC Compares

Attala Steel Industries, LLC's 8.00 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 moderately above peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-03-21

Last Inspection

2016-07-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,745

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $3,745 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

70.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

29.2% 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

$13,125

Current Penalty Amount

$11,235

Penalty Reduction

14.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,890 from the initial assessment of $13,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Attala Steel Industries, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Attala Steel Industries, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 24 5.5
Total Penalty $11,235 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,745 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,235 here).

Trek, INC. $11,238 NY Phillip's Recycling and Salvage, INC. $11,240 AL Norfolk Iron & Metal $11,250 IA Alumisource, LLP $11,250 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Milwaukee Brewing Company 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI Grand JK Cabinetry INC. 3 insp. Kent, WA Brown's Welding & Steel, INC. 3 insp. Norridgewock, ME Tate & Lyle Grain, INC. 3 insp. Heyworth, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Trek, INC.
Lockport, NY
2 inspections $11,238
Life is Good Wholesale, Inc.
Hudson, NH
0 inspections $0
Phillip's Recycling and Salvage, INC.
Ozark, AL
2 inspections $11,240
Norfolk Iron & Metal
Durant, IA
2 inspections $11,250
Alumisource, LLP
Monessen, PA
3 inspections $11,250

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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 Attala Steel Industries, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Attala Steel Industries, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Attala Steel Industries, LLC have? ▼
Attala Steel Industries, LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,235.
How many OSHA inspections has Attala Steel Industries, LLC had? ▼
Attala Steel Industries, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-21 and the most recent on 2016-07-28. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Attala Steel Industries, LLC? ▼
Attala Steel Industries, LLC has been assessed $11,235 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,125 (a 14.4% reduction).
Does Attala Steel Industries, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Attala Steel Industries, LLC has 17 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 Attala Steel Industries, LLC operate in? ▼
Attala Steel Industries, LLC 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 Attala Steel Industries, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Attala Steel Industries, LLC ranks #31,758 (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 Attala Steel Industries, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Attala Steel Industries, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $11,235 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Norfolk Iron & Metal in Durant, IA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $11,250 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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