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Wholesale Trade · Chicago, IL

Dockside Steel Processing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dockside Steel Processing, LLC ranks #4,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty57% serious
$54,197
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#4,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dockside Steel Processing, LLC in Chicago, IL has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,197. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dockside Steel Processing, LLC 6 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,567 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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 runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mercury Plastics INC in City of Industry, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $54,325 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#4,567
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 6 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 Dockside Steel Processing, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dockside Steel Processing, LLC runs far above peers (5.9x 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

$54,197 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Dockside Steel Processing, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.02.118.13450.065.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedONTARIO TRUCK PARTS …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE ANDERSONS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR ASPHALT ENT…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8PRESTIGE AMERITECH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7FLAT ROCK BAGGING, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 30J.R. VINAGRO CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9AFC INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16SYSCO KANSAS CITY, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13ALL RECYCLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32FRESH EXPRESS INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19MATTOCKS FIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 63EMPIRE PACKING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14STEELCOAST COMPANY, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 11THE ANDERSONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6SCRAP METAL SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22SUSTAINABLE AQUATICS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5ISLAND LUBRICANTS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13ISLAND RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18EVERFLOW SUPPLIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15Dockside Steel Proce…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28
Dockside Steel Processing, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Dockside Steel Processing, LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dockside Steel Processing, LLC ranks #173 at $54,197 current penalty.

How Dockside Steel Processing, LLC Compares

Dockside Steel Processing, LLC's 4.67 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 far above peers (5.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-02-25

Last Inspection

2024-07-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 6 inspections over 11 years, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $9,033 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

7

Repeat

25.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

17.9% 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

$117,992

Current Penalty Amount

$54,197

Penalty Reduction

54.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $63,795 from the initial assessment of $117,992. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Dockside Steel Processing, LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dockside Steel Processing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.0
Violations 28 5.5
Total Penalty $54,197 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,033 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Dockside Steel Processing, LLC, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($54,197 here).

Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC $54,100 WI Mercury Plastics INC $54,325 CA Costco Wholesale Corporation $54,000 CA Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC $53,900 ND

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ontario Truck Parts Services INC. 6 insp. Ontario, NY The Andersons INC. 6 insp. Maumee, OH Superior Asphalt Enterprises, INC. 6 insp. El Paso, TX Prestige Ameritech 6 insp. North Richland Hills, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

F.W. Webb (Woburn #55)
Woburn, MA
0 inspections $0
F.W. Webb (Northampton #5)
Northampton, MA
0 inspections $0
Chicago & Illinois River Marketing, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $54,100
Mercury Plastics INC
City of Industry, CA
2 inspections $54,325
Costco Wholesale Corporation
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $54,000

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What to do with this record

Use Dockside Steel Processing, 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 Dockside Steel Processing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Dockside Steel Processing, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 6 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dockside Steel Processing, LLC have? ▼
Dockside Steel Processing, LLC has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,197.
How many OSHA inspections has Dockside Steel Processing, LLC had? ▼
Dockside Steel Processing, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-25 and the most recent on 2024-07-26. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dockside Steel Processing, LLC? ▼
Dockside Steel Processing, LLC has been assessed $54,197 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $117,992 (a 54.1% reduction).
Does Dockside Steel Processing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Dockside Steel Processing, LLC has 16 serious violations, and 7 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 Dockside Steel Processing, LLC operate in? ▼
Dockside Steel Processing, LLC 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 Dockside Steel Processing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dockside Steel Processing, LLC ranks #4,567 (the top 5% 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 Dockside Steel Processing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Dockside Steel Processing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $54,197 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (5.9x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mercury Plastics INC in City of Industry, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $54,325 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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