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CS Metals, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), CS Metals, INC. ranks #378 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty48% serious
$245,000
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#378
of 99,447 penalized employers

CS Metals, INC. in Saint Marys, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $245,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected CS Metals, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #378 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious and 9 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, AA Electric & Plumbing in Glendale, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
48.0%
of violations were serious
#378
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How CS Metals, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows CS Metals, INC. runs far above peers (36.2x 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

$245,000 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($245,000) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $245,000 $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is CS Metals, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.513.119.626.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT.R.S.C., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BURKETT'S POOL PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OLIVEIRA GENERAL SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8KENNETH CHUPP DBA KB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TRIUMPH CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VESCOM SYSTEMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SAGEBILT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HENRY OXLAJ CARDONA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18SAUL SEPULVEDA DBA S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED ROOFING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALPHA OMEGA CONSTRUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOWNSHIP OF OCEAN DPW, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CSDI CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1SOTELO FRAMING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9L&B BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ADAN MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EBERSOLE EXCAVATING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BEAST CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K.J.M. GENERAL CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CORINTHIAN CONTRACTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CS Metals, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
CS Metals, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

CS Metals, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, CS Metals, INC. ranks #112 at $245,000 current penalty.

How CS Metals, INC. Compares

CS Metals, INC.'s 12.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (36.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-26

Last Inspection

2016-10-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$122,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $122,500 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

48.0% of total

9

Willful

36.0% of total

4

Repeat

16.0% 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

$378,070

Current Penalty Amount

$245,000

Penalty Reduction

35.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $133,070 from the initial assessment of $378,070. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How CS Metals, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric CS Metals, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 25 3.3
Total Penalty $245,000 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $122,500 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for CS Metals, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($245,000 here).

Odi Construction, Limited Liability Company $246,383 MD Melo Roofing, INC. $247,749 NY US Tank Painting, INC. $250,000 NJ Kiewit General Joint Venture $250,000 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T.R.S.C., INC. 2 insp. Benicia, CA Burkett's Pool Plastering, INC. 2 insp. Ripon, CA Oliveira General Services, LLC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Kenneth Chupp DBA KBM Construction 2 insp. Urbana, IL

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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 CS Metals, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, CS Metals, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does CS Metals, INC. have? ▼
CS Metals, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 9 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $245,000.
How many OSHA inspections has CS Metals, INC. had? ▼
CS Metals, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-26 and the most recent on 2016-10-14. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for CS Metals, INC.? ▼
CS Metals, INC. has been assessed $245,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $378,070 (a 35.2% reduction).
Does CS Metals, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. CS Metals, INC. has 12 serious violations, 9 willful violations, and 4 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 CS Metals, INC. operate in? ▼
CS Metals, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238990). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does CS Metals, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, CS Metals, INC. ranks #378 (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 CS Metals, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
CS Metals, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $245,000 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (36.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, AA Electric & Plumbing in Glendale, CA is a similar construction 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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