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Banker Steel NJ, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Banker Steel NJ, LLC. has a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$51,871
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#4,811
of 100,495 penalized employers

Banker Steel NJ, LLC. in South Plainfield, NJ has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $51,871. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Banker Steel NJ, LLC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Wooden Pallets, LTD. in Silsbee, TX is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $51,860 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
95%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Banker Steel NJ, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Banker Steel NJ, LLC. runs well above peers (3.4x 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

$51,871 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What the Data Says About Banker Steel NJ, LLC.

The federal enforcement record for Banker Steel NJ, LLC. in South Plainfield, NJ includes 3 OSHA inspections and 7 violations, translating to 2.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (71.4%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $75,353 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $51,871 - a 31.2% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $17,290. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2017-10-26 to 2025-12-12, a window of roughly 8 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-10-26

Last Inspection

2025-12-12

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,290

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $17,290 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

28.6% 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

$75,353

Current Penalty Amount

$51,871

Penalty Reduction

31.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,482 from the initial assessment of $75,353. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Banker Steel NJ, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Banker Steel NJ, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 7 7.8
Total Penalty $51,871 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,290 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banker Steel NJ, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Banker Steel NJ, LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Banker Steel NJ, LLC. have? ▼
Banker Steel NJ, LLC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $51,871.
How many OSHA inspections has Banker Steel NJ, LLC. had? ▼
Banker Steel NJ, LLC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-26 and the most recent on 2025-12-12. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Banker Steel NJ, LLC.? ▼
Banker Steel NJ, LLC. has been assessed $51,871 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,353 (a 31.2% reduction).
Does Banker Steel NJ, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Banker Steel NJ, LLC. has 5 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 Banker Steel NJ, LLC. operate in? ▼
Banker Steel NJ, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Banker Steel NJ, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Banker Steel NJ, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $51,871 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wooden Pallets, LTD. in Silsbee, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $51,860 in current penalties.

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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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