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D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC ranks #22,169 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 49 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty49% serious
$16,180
OSHA penalties
49
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#22,169
of 99,447 penalized employers

D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC in Baltimore, MD has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 49 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,180. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 49 violations, averaging 9.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,169 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Custom Steel Processing, INC. in Madison, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,178 in current penalties.

9.8
violations per inspection
49.0%
of violations were serious
#22,169
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 49 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (9.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$16,180 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.514.027.541.054.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedParagon Industries Inc, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BI-QEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33TANGENT TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8KAISER ALUMINUM & FA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ACCURATE BOX COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22WEG TRANSFORMERS USA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8UTICA METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CENTRIFUGAL ACQUISIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FEDERAL-MOGUL PISTON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MACSA MOLINOS ANAHUA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TECHNIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TK HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BASSETT INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CALIFORNIA NATURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LEEDY MFG CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26MERSEN USA ST. MARYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NRP JONES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19INNOVATIVE TOOL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52MICHIGAN STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ASSOCIATED HYGIENIC …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13D-S Pipe & Steel Sup…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49
D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 49 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.

D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC sits at penalty rank #10,553 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($16,180 assessed).

How D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC Compares

D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC's 9.80 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-10-12

Last Inspection

2024-08-02

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,236

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 9.8 violations per visit. That's $3,236 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

49.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

25

Other-Than-Serious

51.0% 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

$30,313

Current Penalty Amount

$16,180

Penalty Reduction

46.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,133 from the initial assessment of $30,313. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 49 8.0
Total Penalty $16,180 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,236 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC, both outside MD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,180 here).

Athena Controls, INC. $16,179 PA Ipp-Improved Piping Products, INC. $16,182 TX Custom Steel Processing, INC. $16,178 IL S & F Custom Sign CORP. $16,178 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Paragon Industries Inc 5 insp. Sapulpa, OK Bi-Qem, INC. 5 insp. Florence, MA Tangent Technologies LLC 5 insp. Montgomery, IL Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC 5 insp. Sherman, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Athena Controls, INC.
Plymouth Meeting, PA
2 inspections $16,179
Ipp-Improved Piping Products, INC.
San Antonio, TX
2 inspections $16,182
Custom Steel Processing, INC.
Madison, IL
2 inspections $16,178
S & F Custom Sign CORP.
Hartselle, AL
3 inspections $16,178
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Marion, NY
2 inspections $16,178

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What to do with this record

Use D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 49 violations across 5 inspections, including 24 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 D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC have? ▼
D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC has 49 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,180.
How many OSHA inspections has D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC had? ▼
D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-12 and the most recent on 2024-08-02. This averages 9.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC? ▼
D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC has been assessed $16,180 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,313 (a 46.6% reduction).
Does D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC has 24 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 D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC operate in? ▼
D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC ranks #22,169 (the top quarter 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 D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
D-S Pipe & Steel Supply, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $16,180 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Steel Processing, INC. in Madison, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,178 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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