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Manufacturing · Fontana, CA

California Steel Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), California Steel Industries INC ranks #6,492 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty40% serious
$42,245
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#6,492
of 99,447 penalized employers

California Steel Industries INC in Fontana, CA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,245. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected California Steel Industries INC 6 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,492 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC in Suwanee, GA is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $42,248 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#6,492
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (1.7 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 California Steel Industries INC runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,245 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 California Steel Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0016.833.650.467.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedM & H CRATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 33GARDEN-FRESH FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12LAMINATE TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10MILLCO WOODWORKING LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7PULSE TECHNOLOGIES I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3BATTERY BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0HAILIANG COPPER TEXA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 34ROHN PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31DAS NORTH AMERICA, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12LAMM'S MACHINE, INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 25WIRTHS & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24TRI-STATE MACHINE, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19FAIRVIEW WOODYARD LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10CENTRAL WELDING & MA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16LAMBERTSON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15SHAPE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7HAIER US APPLIANCE S…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7MOUNTAIN COUNTRY FOO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14PRIDGEON & CLAY INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 64California Steel Ind…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10
California Steel Industries INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

California Steel Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, California Steel Industries INC ranks #3,273 at $42,245 current penalty.

How California Steel Industries INC Compares

California Steel Industries INC's 1.67 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 above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-12-20

Last Inspection

2023-06-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,041

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $7,041 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$80,525

Current Penalty Amount

$42,245

Penalty Reduction

47.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $38,280 from the initial assessment of $80,525. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How California Steel Industries INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric California Steel Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $42,245 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,041 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for California Steel Industries INC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,245 here).

Drake Extrusion, INC. $42,244 VA Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC $42,248 GA Custom Wood Products $42,236 KS Basf $42,255 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

M & H Crates, INC. 6 insp. Jacksonville, TX Garden-Fresh Foods, INC. 6 insp. Milwaukee, WI Laminate Technologies, INC. 6 insp. Tiffin, OH Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC 6 insp. Emporia, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Drake Extrusion, INC.
Ridgeway, VA
3 inspections $42,244
Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC
Suwanee, GA
8 inspections $42,248
Creative Energy Foods, INC.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $42,250
Super Source Inc.
Kennesaw, GA
0 inspections $0
Custom Wood Products
Saint Marys, KS
2 inspections $42,236

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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 California Steel Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, California Steel Industries INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 6 inspections, including 4 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 California Steel Industries INC have? ▼
California Steel Industries INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,245.
How many OSHA inspections has California Steel Industries INC had? ▼
California Steel Industries INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-20 and the most recent on 2023-06-27. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for California Steel Industries INC? ▼
California Steel Industries INC has been assessed $42,245 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $80,525 (a 47.5% reduction).
Does California Steel Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. California Steel Industries INC has 4 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 California Steel Industries INC operate in? ▼
California Steel Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does California Steel Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, California Steel Industries INC ranks #6,492 (the top 10% 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 California Steel Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
California Steel Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $42,245 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC in Suwanee, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,248 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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