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Cives Steel Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cives Steel Company ranks #1,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty71% serious
$114,740
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#1,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cives Steel Company in Augusta, ME has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $114,740. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cives Steel Company 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,388 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 were classified as serious and 1 as willful - 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, A & M Mattress Company in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#1,388
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Cives Steel Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cives Steel Company runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$114,740 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($114,740) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $114,740 $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 Cives Steel Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.710.81825.132.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIBRACOUSTIC USA, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DAMON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SHANNON PACKAGING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOCUS DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29SALM PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21STYLEX SEATING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIELAFF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DEERE COMPONENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAMLET, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ALUCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EMERALD CAROLINA CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21VOYLES OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19TAUBENSEE STEEL & WI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24COASTAL WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARRY-ON TRAILER COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Cives Steel Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Cives Steel Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Cives Steel Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Cives Steel Company ranks #759 at $114,740 current penalty.

How Cives Steel Company Compares

Cives Steel Company's 4.67 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 far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-17

Last Inspection

2012-01-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$38,247

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $38,247 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

71.4% of total

1

Willful

7.1% of total

1

Repeat

7.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$157,300

Current Penalty Amount

$114,740

Penalty Reduction

27.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,560 from the initial assessment of $157,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cives Steel Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cives Steel Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $114,740 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $38,247 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($114,740 here).

Kenmore Envelope Company, INC. $114,870 VA Carlson Tool & Manufacturing CORP. $114,575 WI McDowell and Walker, INC. $115,000 NY LM Wind Power Blades $115,000 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vibracoustic USA, INC. / Vibracoustic North America, L.P., Limited Partnership 3 insp. Manchester, NH Asap Pallets Inc. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Damon Industries 3 insp. Sparks, NV Shannon Packaging CO. 3 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A & M Mattress Company
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Kenmore Envelope Company, INC.
Richmond, VA
5 inspections $114,870
Carlson Tool & Manufacturing CORP.
Mequon, WI
5 inspections $114,575
McDowell and Walker, INC.
Afton, NY
2 inspections $115,000
LM Wind Power Blades
Grand Forks, ND
3 inspections $115,000

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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 Cives Steel Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cives Steel Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 10 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 Cives Steel Company have? ▼
Cives Steel Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 1 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $114,740.
How many OSHA inspections has Cives Steel Company had? ▼
Cives Steel Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-17 and the most recent on 2012-01-10. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cives Steel Company? ▼
Cives Steel Company has been assessed $114,740 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $157,300 (a 27.1% reduction).
Does Cives Steel Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cives Steel Company has 10 serious violations, 1 willful 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 Cives Steel Company operate in? ▼
Cives Steel Company 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 Cives Steel Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cives Steel Company ranks #1,388 (the top 1% 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 Cives Steel Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cives Steel Company's total OSHA penalty of $114,740 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, A & M Mattress Company in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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