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Manufacturing · Porter, TX

Ford Steel, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ford Steel, LLC ranks #10,318 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty80% serious
$30,442
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#10,318
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ford Steel, LLC in Porter, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,442. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ford Steel, LLC 2 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,318 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Kit Homebuilders West, LLC in Caldwell, ID is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $30,442 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#10,318
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ford Steel, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ford Steel, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x 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

$30,442 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ford Steel, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.018.527.035.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedA.F.L. QUALITY, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30NUTRITION CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RC HOME SHOWCASE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OZINGA READY MIX CON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16NONPAREIL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8UNI-GRIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7METALLIZING SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34B&G FOODS NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VOLLRATH CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SUPERIOR PRECISION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5U.F.S. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9IRA MIDDLESWARTH & S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BLACK GOLD COMPOST C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6WISCONSIN WHEY PROTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SOUTH CENTRAL STEEL,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18151 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VICON FABRICATING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18NATE'S FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3I.O., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MICO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Ford Steel, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Ford Steel, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Ford Steel, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ford Steel, LLC sits at penalty rank #5,130 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($30,442 assessed).

How Ford Steel, LLC Compares

Ford Steel, LLC's 7.50 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-02-17

Last Inspection

2023-01-26

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,221

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 11 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $15,221 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$55,835

Current Penalty Amount

$30,442

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,393 from the initial assessment of $55,835. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ford Steel, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $30,442 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,221 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,442 here).

Kit Homebuilders West, LLC $30,442 ID Butler Printing & Laminating, INC. $30,440 NJ Permacast LLC. $30,447 FL Bay Ship & Yacht Company $30,449 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

A.F.L. Quality, INC. (DBA. a.F.L. Web Printing) 2 insp. Voorhees, NJ Nutrition CORP. 2 insp. Moosic, PA RC Home Showcase, INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Ozinga Ready Mix Concrete, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kit Homebuilders West, LLC
Caldwell, ID
3 inspections $30,442
Butler Printing & Laminating, INC.
Butler, NJ
7 inspections $30,440
Permacast LLC.
Bradenton, FL
2 inspections $30,447
Bay Ship & Yacht Company
Alameda, CA
8 inspections $30,449
Calhoun Foundry Company INC
Homer, MI
3 inspections $30,450

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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 Ford Steel, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ford Steel, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Ford Steel, LLC have? ▼
Ford Steel, LLC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,442.
How many OSHA inspections has Ford Steel, LLC had? ▼
Ford Steel, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-17 and the most recent on 2023-01-26. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ford Steel, LLC? ▼
Ford Steel, LLC has been assessed $30,442 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,835 (a 45.5% reduction).
Does Ford Steel, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ford Steel, LLC has 12 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 Ford Steel, LLC operate in? ▼
Ford Steel, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ford Steel, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ford Steel, LLC ranks #10,318 (the top 10% 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 Ford Steel, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ford Steel, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,442 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kit Homebuilders West, LLC in Caldwell, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,442 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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