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Manufacturing · Sioux Falls, SD

Egger Steel Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Egger Steel Company ranks #49,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#49,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Egger Steel Company in Sioux Falls, SD has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Egger Steel Company 3 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,236 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Azbil Vortek Instruments LLC in Longmont, CO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,200 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#49,236
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Egger Steel Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Egger Steel Company runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,200 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Egger Steel Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TIMBER CREEK RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FRY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INNOVATIVE METALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25COMMONWEALTH ALUMINU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DEFIANCE METAL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TIDEWATER BARGE LINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FAIRFIELD GOURMET FO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTE'S PASTA CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CONVAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PLASTECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BSH HOME APPLIANCES LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20G & M METAL & PARTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ENVIRO-SAFE REFRIGER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13THE ELI'S CHEESECAKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ST. CROIX CASTINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORNING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CASTING DESIGNS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12RAINAID, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Egger Steel Company, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Egger Steel Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Egger Steel Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Egger Steel Company is the #21,054 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,200).

How Egger Steel Company Compares

Egger Steel Company's 0.67 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-02-03

Last Inspection

2026-01-27

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,067

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 16 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $2,067 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$9,399

Current Penalty Amount

$6,200

Penalty Reduction

34.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,199 from the initial assessment of $9,399. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Egger Steel Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Egger Steel Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $6,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,067 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Egger Steel Company, both outside SD so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,200 here).

Azbil Vortek Instruments LLC $6,200 CO Choice U.S.a. Beverage, INC. $6,200 NC Key Polymer Corporation $6,200 MA Worthington Cylinders CORP. $6,200 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Greenwood, INC. 3 insp. Danville, IL Timber Creek Resources LLC 3 insp. Antigo, WI FRY Foods, INC. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH Innovative Metals Company, INC. 3 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Azbil Vortek Instruments LLC
Longmont, CO
2 inspections $6,200
Choice U.S.a. Beverage, INC.
Gastonia, NC
3 inspections $6,200
Key Polymer Corporation
Lawrence, MA
2 inspections $6,200
Worthington Cylinders CORP.
Chilton, WI
2 inspections $6,200
Parish Sign & Service, INC.
Raeford, NC
2 inspections $6,200

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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 Egger Steel Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Egger Steel Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Egger Steel Company have? ▼
Egger Steel Company has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Egger Steel Company had? ▼
Egger Steel Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-03 and the most recent on 2026-01-27. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Egger Steel Company? ▼
Egger Steel Company has been assessed $6,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,399 (a 34.0% reduction).
Does Egger Steel Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Egger Steel Company has 2 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 Egger Steel Company operate in? ▼
Egger Steel Company 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.
Where does Egger Steel Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Egger Steel Company ranks #49,236 (the upper half 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 Egger Steel Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Egger Steel Company's total OSHA penalty of $6,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Azbil Vortek Instruments LLC in Longmont, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,200 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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