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Wholesale Trade · Dothan, AL

Emfinger Steel CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Emfinger Steel CO., INC. ranks #13,726 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$24,550
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#13,726
of 99,447 penalized employers

Emfinger Steel CO., INC. in Dothan, AL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $24,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Emfinger Steel CO., INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,726 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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, Recommerce412 LLC in Warren, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,560 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#13,726
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Emfinger Steel CO., INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Emfinger Steel CO., INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$24,550 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Emfinger Steel CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0020.240.460.680.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMFA INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INDIANAPOLIS DRUM SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 77HI-PERFORMANCE DESIG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OBI SEAFOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AEROTEC ALLOYS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PRIMO POWDER COATING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JS GLOBAL SEAFOOD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BRIGHTON-BEST INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11E C MOORE COMPANY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25MIDWEST FASTENER CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BLACH DISTRIBUTING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SIEVEKING INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INTEGRATED PLASTIC S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2LIBERTY IRON AND MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GAVILON GRAIN LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1REPUBLIC SERVICES RE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PEPSICO BEVERAGE SAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ROCKWELL AMERICAN MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ENVIRONMENTAL RESOUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Emfinger Steel CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Emfinger Steel CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Emfinger Steel CO., INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Emfinger Steel CO., INC. is the #593 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($24,550).

How Emfinger Steel CO., INC. Compares

Emfinger Steel CO., INC.'s 10.50 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-16

Last Inspection

2019-02-21

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $12,275 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$26,612

Current Penalty Amount

$24,550

Penalty Reduction

7.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,062 from the initial assessment of $26,612. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Emfinger Steel CO., INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Emfinger Steel CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 21 5.5
Total Penalty $24,550 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,275 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Emfinger Steel CO., INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($24,550 here).

Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC $24,556 TX Recommerce412 LLC $24,560 OH Sims Group USA Corporation $24,525 CA Hansen's Truck Salvage, INC. $24,519 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mfa INC 2 insp. Hamilton, MO Indianapolis Drum Service 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN HI-Performance Designs, INC. 2 insp. Plant City, FL Obi Seafoods, LLC 2 insp. Kodiak, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lumber Group, INC.
Dothan, AL
4 inspections $24,547
Sysco Foods
Springfield, MO
0 inspections $0
Universal Recycling Technologies, LLC
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $24,556
Recommerce412 LLC
Warren, OH
2 inspections $24,560
Omel Flowers, Inc.
Hialeah, FL
0 inspections $0

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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 Emfinger Steel CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Emfinger Steel CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Emfinger Steel CO., INC. have? ▼
Emfinger Steel CO., INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $24,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Emfinger Steel CO., INC. had? ▼
Emfinger Steel CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-16 and the most recent on 2019-02-21. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Emfinger Steel CO., INC.? ▼
Emfinger Steel CO., INC. has been assessed $24,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,612 (a 7.7% reduction).
Does Emfinger Steel CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Emfinger Steel CO., INC. has 14 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 Emfinger Steel CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Emfinger Steel CO., INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423930). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Emfinger Steel CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Emfinger Steel CO., INC. ranks #13,726 (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 Emfinger Steel CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Emfinger Steel CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $24,550 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Recommerce412 LLC in Warren, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $24,560 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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