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Wholesale Trade · Albuquerque, NM

Choice Steel Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Choice Steel Company ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Choice Steel Company in Albuquerque, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Choice Steel Company 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,176 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, New Vision CO-Op in Windom, MN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#52,176
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Choice Steel Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Choice Steel Company 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

$5,600 Top 48% most affordable more affordable than 52% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Choice Steel Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.917.826.735.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPERFORMANCE FOOD GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CONEXUS FOOD SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HI-PLAINS COOPERATIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9M&M COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22TRI-STATE IRON & MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WISE RECYCLING EAST …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22JET GAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34ALEXANDRIA NE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5J.S. FESMIRE HAULING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SIGMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NORTH CENTRAL COOPER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LUCENT POLYMERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARTS AUTHORITY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1MARTIN DIAMOND AND G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17THE PAWNEE COUNTY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KEHE DISTRIBUTORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VADER'S VAULT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH MEAT PACKING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SPORTSMAN'S SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABEL MENDOZA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Choice Steel Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Choice Steel Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Choice Steel Company in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Choice Steel Company is the #2,512 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($5,600).

How Choice Steel Company Compares

Choice Steel Company's 1.50 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-05-16

Last Inspection

2018-12-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $2,800 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$5,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,600

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Choice Steel Company compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Choice Steel Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $5,600 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,800 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Choice Steel Company, both outside NM so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,600 here).

New Vision CO-Op $5,600 MN National Plastics MFG CO., INC. $5,600 PA Headwaters Resources, INC. $5,600 NY Allied Manufacturing Company $5,600 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Performance Food Group, INC 2 insp. Morristown, TN Conexus Food Solutions LLC 2 insp. Chicago, IL HI-Plains Cooperative Association 2 insp. Grainfield, KS M&M Cooperative 2 insp. Wray, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

New Vision CO-Op
Windom, MN
2 inspections $5,600
National Plastics MFG CO., INC.
Easton, PA
2 inspections $5,600
Headwaters Resources, INC.
Jamesville, NY
2 inspections $5,600
Allied Manufacturing Company
Springfield, MO
2 inspections $5,600
J&B Medical Supply Company INC
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $5,600

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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 Choice Steel Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Choice Steel Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Choice Steel Company have? ▼
Choice Steel Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,600.
How many OSHA inspections has Choice Steel Company had? ▼
Choice Steel Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-16 and the most recent on 2018-12-04. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Choice Steel Company? ▼
Choice Steel Company has been assessed $5,600 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Choice Steel Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Choice Steel Company has 3 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 Choice Steel Company operate in? ▼
Choice Steel Company 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 Choice Steel Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Choice Steel Company ranks #52,176 (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 Choice Steel Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Choice Steel Company's total OSHA penalty of $5,600 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, New Vision CO-Op in Windom, MN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,600 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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