Manufacturing · Winder, GA

Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. ranks #35,252 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty83% serious
$9,972
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#35,252
of 99,447 penalized employers

Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. in Winder, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,972. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,252 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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, Precision Metal Manufacturing, INC. in North Glenn, CO is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,970 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#35,252
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,972 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC..

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Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. is the #15,865 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,972).

How Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. Compares

Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC.'s 6.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-05-01

Last Inspection

2013-11-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,986

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $4,986 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$18,259

Current Penalty Amount

$9,972

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,287 from the initial assessment of $18,259. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $9,972 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,986 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC., both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,972 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 10 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 Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. have?
Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,972.
How many OSHA inspections has Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. had?
Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-01 and the most recent on 2013-11-06. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC.?
Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. has been assessed $9,972 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,259 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. has 10 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. operate in?
Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. 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 Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC. ranks #35,252 (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 Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Besco Steel Supply of Georgia, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $9,972 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, Precision Metal Manufacturing, INC. in North Glenn, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,970 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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