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Manufacturing · Madison Heights, MI

Emerald Steel Processing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emerald Steel Processing LLC ranks #25,056 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty54% serious
$14,450
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#25,056
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emerald Steel Processing LLC in Madison Heights, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emerald Steel Processing LLC 6 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 41 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,056 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Burrows Paper Corporation, Packaging Division in Mount Vernon, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $14,450 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection
53.7%
of violations were serious
#25,056
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Emerald Steel Processing LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Emerald Steel Processing LLC 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

$14,450 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 Emerald Steel Processing LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0010.821.532.343.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN BOA, INCORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26LYON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 32AMERICAN AEROGEL COR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21NEW SOUTH EXPRESS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4WEAVEWOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18GOLD CREEK FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3SCA PHARMACEUTICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 29CONTINENTAL COMMERCI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6DURA-BOND STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27TAYLOR MACHINE WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 21SIGNICAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3KLOCKNER PENTAPLAST …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4JOHN DEERE ENGINE WO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0MARUICHI AMERICAN CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14TULIP CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 20SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7OLIN WINCHESTER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6INDUSTRIAL PLATING C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 36Emerald Steel Proces…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 41
Emerald Steel Processing LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

Emerald Steel Processing LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Emerald Steel Processing LLC is the #11,802 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($14,450).

How Emerald Steel Processing LLC Compares

Emerald Steel Processing LLC's 6.83 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

6

First Inspection

2010-05-21

Last Inspection

2023-08-17

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,408

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 13 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $2,408 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

53.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

4.9% of total

17

Other-Than-Serious

41.5% 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

$28,450

Current Penalty Amount

$14,450

Penalty Reduction

49.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,000 from the initial assessment of $28,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Emerald Steel Processing LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emerald Steel Processing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 41 8.0
Total Penalty $14,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,408 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,450 here).

Kooima Company $14,450 IA Quality Synthetic Rubber INC $14,450 OH Fastenal Company, INC. $14,450 IL Electronic Devices, INC. $14,450 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

American Boa, Incorporated 6 insp. Cumming, GA Lyon, LLC 6 insp. Watseka, IL American Aerogel Corporation 6 insp. Rochester, NY New South Express, LLC 6 insp. Lincoln, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kooima Company
Rock Valley, IA
3 inspections $14,450
Quality Synthetic Rubber INC
Twinsburg, OH
3 inspections $14,450
Fastenal Company, INC.
Loves Park, IL
2 inspections $14,450
Electronic Devices, INC.
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $14,450
Burrows Paper Corporation, Packaging Division
Mount Vernon, OH
2 inspections $14,450

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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 Emerald Steel Processing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emerald Steel Processing LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 6 inspections, including 22 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 Emerald Steel Processing LLC have? ▼
Emerald Steel Processing LLC has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Emerald Steel Processing LLC had? ▼
Emerald Steel Processing LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-21 and the most recent on 2023-08-17. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emerald Steel Processing LLC? ▼
Emerald Steel Processing LLC has been assessed $14,450 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,450 (a 49.2% reduction).
Does Emerald Steel Processing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emerald Steel Processing LLC has 22 serious violations, and 2 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 Emerald Steel Processing LLC operate in? ▼
Emerald Steel Processing LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331222). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Emerald 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, Emerald Steel Processing LLC ranks #25,056 (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 Emerald Steel Processing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emerald Steel Processing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $14,450 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burrows Paper Corporation, Packaging Division in Mount Vernon, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,450 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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