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Manufacturing · Midland City, AL

E & H Steel Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), E & H Steel Corporation ranks #25,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$14,456
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#25,040
of 99,447 penalized employers

E & H Steel Corporation in Midland City, AL has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,456. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected E & H Steel Corporation 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,040 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Stockwell MFG CO in Grand Rapids, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,460 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#25,040
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How E & H Steel Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows E & H Steel Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,456 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is E & H Steel Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAN JOAQUIN REFINING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17LACTALIS HERITAGE DA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23PARKER-HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3LAPMASTER PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21MENOMINEE TRIBAL ENT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21REFRESCO BEVERAGES U…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PLAZE INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23DIVERSIFIED MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 33AFFORDABLE INTERIOR …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6PROBUILD COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 30GIBSON WINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24KNOUSE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3TFH PUBLICATIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2CAMBRIDGE ISOTOPE LA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12TRIO FOUNDRY, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26CONWED PLASTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MONOGRAM APPETIZERS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4FOXTAIL FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12IMAGE TIME INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27E & H Steel Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
E & H Steel Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

E & H Steel Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, E & H Steel Corporation sits at penalty rank #11,798 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,456 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $14,456 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How E & H Steel Corporation Compares

E & H Steel Corporation's 1.50 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-07-16

Last Inspection

2025-01-27

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,614

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $3,614 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

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

$14,456

Current Penalty Amount

$14,456

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$14,456

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

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How E & H Steel Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric E & H Steel Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $14,456 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,614 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for E & H Steel Corporation, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,456 here).

Stockwell MFG CO $14,460 MI Superior Plastics, INC. $14,452 OH FDP Virginia INC $14,452 VA Mamou Rice Drier & Warehouse, INC. $14,461 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

San Joaquin Refining CO., INC. 4 insp. Bakersfield, CA Lactalis Heritage Dairy, INC. 4 insp. Wausau, WI Parker-Hannifin Corporation 4 insp. Washington, MO Lapmaster Precision Finishing Services, LLC 4 insp. Dayton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

WL Plastics Manufacturing, LLC
Fort Worth, TX
0 inspections $0
Stockwell MFG CO
Grand Rapids, MI
2 inspections $14,460
Superior Plastics, INC.
Plain City, OH
2 inspections $14,452
FDP Virginia INC
Tappahannock, VA
5 inspections $14,452
Mamou Rice Drier & Warehouse, INC.
Eunice, LA
2 inspections $14,461

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What to do with this record

Use E & H Steel Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare E & H Steel Corporation against WL Plastics Manufacturing, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether E & H Steel Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • E & H Steel Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 E & H Steel Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, E & H Steel Corporation's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does E & H Steel Corporation have? ▼
E & H Steel Corporation has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,456.
How many OSHA inspections has E & H Steel Corporation had? ▼
E & H Steel Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-16 and the most recent on 2025-01-27. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for E & H Steel Corporation? ▼
E & H Steel Corporation has been assessed $14,456 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does E & H Steel Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. E & H Steel Corporation has 6 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.
Has E & H Steel Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against E & H Steel Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does E & H Steel Corporation operate in? ▼
E & H Steel Corporation 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.
What should I do if E & H Steel Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe E & H Steel Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does E & H Steel Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, E & H Steel Corporation ranks #25,040 (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 E & H Steel Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
E & H Steel Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $14,456 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Stockwell MFG CO in Grand Rapids, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,460 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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