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Wholesale Trade · Trenton, NJ

Eddie Kane Steel Products INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. ranks #12,877 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$25,814
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#12,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. in Trenton, NJ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,814. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,877 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 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, HI-Plains Cooperative Association in Grainfield, KS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,910 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#12,877
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$25,814 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eddie Kane Steel Products INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCOSTCO WHOLESALE COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EDEN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19NORTHEAST BEVERAGE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MARTIN-BROWER CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MEL STEVENSON & ASSO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EARLE M. JORGENSEN C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SAFEWAY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THEUT'S FLOWER BARN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5P. & R. PAPER SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4USA WHEEL & TIRE OUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CELADON DP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10BELT SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16INDUSTRIAL ALLOY FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COOPER-BOOTH WHOLESA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GILBERT IRON & STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SCHULTZ SUPPLY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CMRK, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NEW ENGLAND PARTS WA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PEPSI BEVERAGES COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1HEADWATERS RESOURCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Eddie Kane Steel Pro…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. is the #549 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($25,814).

How Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. Compares

Eddie Kane Steel Products INC.'s 4.00 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 well above peers (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-02-26

Last Inspection

2024-05-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,907

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $12,907 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$43,613

Current Penalty Amount

$25,814

Penalty Reduction

40.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,799 from the initial assessment of $43,613. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 8 5.5
Total Penalty $25,814 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,907 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eddie Kane Steel Products INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,814 here).

Obi Seafoods, LLC $25,780 AK Oldham Lumber CO.,INC. $25,873 TX Maplehurst Farms, INC. $25,909 IL HI-Plains Cooperative Association $25,910 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Costco Wholesale Corporation 2 insp. San Francisco, CA Eden INC. 2 insp. Knox, PA Northeast Beverage CORP. of Connecticut 2 insp. Orange, CT The Martin-Brower Company, LLC 2 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

JYC Apparel, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Obi Seafoods, LLC
Kodiak, AK
2 inspections $25,780
Oldham Lumber CO.,INC.
Dallas, TX
3 inspections $25,873
Maplehurst Farms, INC.
Rochelle, IL
3 inspections $25,909
HI-Plains Cooperative Association
Grainfield, KS
2 inspections $25,910

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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 Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eddie Kane Steel Products INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. have? ▼
Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,814.
How many OSHA inspections has Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. had? ▼
Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-26 and the most recent on 2024-05-07. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eddie Kane Steel Products INC.? ▼
Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. has been assessed $25,814 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,613 (a 40.8% reduction).
Does Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. 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.
What industry does Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. operate in? ▼
Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. 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 Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eddie Kane Steel Products INC. ranks #12,877 (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 Eddie Kane Steel Products INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eddie Kane Steel Products INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $25,814 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, HI-Plains Cooperative Association in Grainfield, KS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $25,910 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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