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Wholesale Trade · Oak Park, MI

Eaton Steel Bar Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eaton Steel Bar Corporation ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$18,000
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eaton Steel Bar Corporation in Oak Park, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eaton Steel Bar Corporation 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,912 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Beachner Grain, INC. in Walnut, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#19,912
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eaton Steel Bar Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eaton Steel Bar Corporation runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$18,000 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Eaton Steel Bar Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARBORIS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48FRONTIER AG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PLAINS GRAIN & AGRON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HAWTHORNE RECYCLING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28SINTON DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLIED BEVERAGE GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SID HARVEY INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENVIRONMENTAL TURNKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HIGH GRADE BEVERAGE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1LUBIANSKI GRAIN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DAVID MOSNER INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GERMAN'S RECYCLING &…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LIDESTRI FOODS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DONALD B RICE TIRE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35MID KANSAS COOPERATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KMX CHEMICAL CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29WELLS AG SUPPLY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6US GRANITE - NEVADA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MITCHELL LEWIS & STA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EXTOL OF OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Eaton Steel Bar Corp…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Eaton Steel Bar Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Eaton Steel Bar Corporation is the #914 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($18,000).

How Eaton Steel Bar Corporation Compares

Eaton Steel Bar Corporation's 1.00 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 moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-07-07

Last Inspection

2017-11-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,000

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $9,000 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$40,000

Current Penalty Amount

$18,000

Penalty Reduction

55.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,000 from the initial assessment of $40,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Eaton Steel Bar Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eaton Steel Bar Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $18,000 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,000 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eaton Steel Bar Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,000 here).

Beachner Grain, INC. $18,000 KS R Planet Earth $18,000 CA Copiton USA, LLC $18,000 PA Cascades New York INC. $18,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Arboris LLC 2 insp. Newark, OH Frontier Ag, INC. 2 insp. Quinter, KS Plains Grain & Agronomy, LLC 2 insp. Sheldon, ND Hawthorne Recycling Metal, CO. 2 insp. Hawthorne, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Beachner Grain, INC.
Walnut, KS
2 inspections $18,000
R Planet Earth
Vernon, CA
2 inspections $18,000
Copiton USA, LLC
Catasauqua, PA
2 inspections $18,000
Cascades New York INC.
Rochester, NY
3 inspections $18,000
Northern Ag Service, INC
Enid, OK
2 inspections $18,000

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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 Eaton Steel Bar Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eaton Steel Bar Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Eaton Steel Bar Corporation have? ▼
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Eaton Steel Bar Corporation had? ▼
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-07 and the most recent on 2017-11-15. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eaton Steel Bar Corporation? ▼
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation has been assessed $18,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,000 (a 55.0% reduction).
Does Eaton Steel Bar Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eaton Steel Bar Corporation has 0 serious 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 Eaton Steel Bar Corporation operate in? ▼
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation 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 Eaton Steel Bar Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eaton Steel Bar Corporation ranks #19,912 (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 Eaton Steel Bar Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eaton Steel Bar Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $18,000 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beachner Grain, INC. in Walnut, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $18,000 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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