Manufacturing · Oxford, AL

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. ranks #2,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 19 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty74% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$87,910
OSHA penalties: 19
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #2,157
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. in Oxford, AL has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $87,910. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. 10 times over 16 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,157 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Creative Concepts of Orlando, Inc. in Longwood, FL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection: 73.7%
of violations were serious: #2,157
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 77/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (1.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$87,910
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. runs far above peers (5.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$87,910 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Fabarc Steel Supply, INC..

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. is the #1,129 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($87,910).

Combined federal exposure here: $87,910 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. Compares

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.'s 1.90 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 far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-10-07

Last Inspection

2026-05-14

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,791

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 16 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $8,791 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

73.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$141,060

Current Penalty Amount

$87,910

Penalty Reduction

37.7%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$87,910

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $53,150 from the initial assessment of $141,060. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	2.6
Violations	19	8.0
Total Penalty	$87,910	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,791	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($87,910 here).

Wolfgang Operations LLC $87,878 PA Evergreen Pallet LLC $87,849 KS Alliance Laundry Systems LLC $87,978 WI Newoods, INC. $87,842 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Prestage Foods of Iowa, LLC 10 insp. Eagle Grove, IA Hubbell Lighting INC. 10 insp. Christiansburg, VA Western Extrusions Corporation 10 insp. Carrollton, TX Nippon Paper Industries USA 10 insp. Port Angeles, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wolfgang Operations LLC

York, PA

3 inspections $87,878

Creative Concepts of Orlando, Inc.

6 inspections $87,849

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

Ripon, WI

17 inspections $87,978

Newoods, INC.

Russellville, AR

5 inspections $87,842

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What to do with this record

Use Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 19 violations across 10 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. have? ▼

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $87,910.

How many OSHA inspections has Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. had? ▼

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-07 and the most recent on 2026-05-14. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.? ▼

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. has been assessed $87,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $141,060 (a 37.7% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fabarc Steel Supply, 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.

Has Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Fabarc Steel Supply, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. operate in? ▼

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. 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.

What should I do if Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fabarc Steel Supply, INC. ranks #2,157 (the top 5% 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 Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fabarc Steel Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $87,910 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Creative Concepts of Orlando, Inc. in Longwood, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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