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Manufacturing · Johnstown, PA

Gautier Steel, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gautier Steel, LTD. ranks #8,191 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty95% serious
$35,997
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#8,191
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gautier Steel, LTD. in Johnstown, PA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,997. 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 Gautier Steel, LTD. 8 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,191 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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 (3.1x 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, Alphia in Pawnee City, NE is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $36,000 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
95.2%
of violations were serious
#8,191
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.6 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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How Gautier Steel, LTD. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gautier Steel, LTD. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$35,997 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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

Each bar is a $5K-wide band; taller bars hold more U.S. employers with a penalty. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 Gautier Steel, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.11.515.32942.856.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCASE FARMS PROCESSIN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44GREAT LAKES TISSUE C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44ACS MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28SIC LAZARO U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27CATERPILLAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4BASIC GRAIN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35ELBERTA CRATE & BOX …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32FRITO-LAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11ICICLE SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ST. JOHNS SHIP BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53THE JAMES SKINNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51EAB FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 35WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13TAYLOR FARMS TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24Gautier Steel, LTD., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21
Gautier Steel, LTD. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Gautier Steel, LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Gautier Steel, LTD. ranks #4,110 at $35,997 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $35,997 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Gautier Steel, LTD. Compares

Gautier Steel, LTD.'s 2.63 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-07-27

Last Inspection

2020-03-04

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $4,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

95.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.8% 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

$58,181

Current Penalty Amount

$35,997

Penalty Reduction

38.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$35,997

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,184 from the initial assessment of $58,181. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Gautier Steel, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $35,997 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gautier Steel, LTD., both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,997 here).

Alphia $36,000 NE Trialco Aluminum, LLC $36,000 IL Sierra Pacific Industries, INC. $36,000 CA Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC. $36,000 AR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Case Farms Processing, INC. 8 insp. Morganton, NC Great Lakes Tissue CO INC 8 insp. Cheboygan, MI Acs Manufacturing, INC. 8 insp. Denison, TX Sic Lazaro U.S. INC. 8 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Alphia
Pawnee City, NE
2 inspections $36,000
Trialco Aluminum, LLC
Chicago Heights, IL
2 inspections $36,000
Sierra Pacific Industries, INC.
Chinese Camp, CA
2 inspections $36,000
Defiance Metal Products of Arkansas, INC.
Heber Springs, AR
3 inspections $36,000
Pixelle Specialty Solutions LLC
Chillicothe, OH
4 inspections $36,000

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What to do with this record

Use Gautier Steel, LTD.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Gautier Steel, LTD. against Alphia, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Gautier Steel, LTD.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Gautier Steel, LTD. 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 Gautier Steel, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gautier Steel, LTD.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 8 inspections, including 20 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 Gautier Steel, LTD. have? ▼
Gautier Steel, LTD. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,997.
How many OSHA inspections has Gautier Steel, LTD. had? ▼
Gautier Steel, LTD. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-27 and the most recent on 2020-03-04. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gautier Steel, LTD.? ▼
Gautier Steel, LTD. has been assessed $35,997 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $58,181 (a 38.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Gautier Steel, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gautier Steel, LTD. has 20 serious violations, and 1 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.
Has Gautier Steel, LTD. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Gautier Steel, LTD., 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 Gautier Steel, LTD. operate in? ▼
Gautier Steel, LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331111). 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 Gautier Steel, LTD. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Gautier Steel, LTD. 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 Gautier Steel, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gautier Steel, LTD. ranks #8,191 (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 Gautier Steel, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gautier Steel, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $35,997 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Alphia in Pawnee City, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,000 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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