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Genesis Steel Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Genesis Steel Services, INC. ranks #17,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty85% serious
$20,479
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Genesis Steel Services, INC. in River Grove, IL has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,479. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Genesis Steel Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,035 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc in Fort Mill, SC is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#17,035
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Genesis Steel Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Genesis Steel Services, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$20,479 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Genesis Steel Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.41420.627.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCHANELL ROOFING & HO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PANTHERA PAINTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26CROWN ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CV CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HANSCOM CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22INSTRUMENT SCIENCES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15STONE HILL EXCAVATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8MCNULTY MASONRY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21WHOLE LIFE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FORCE SERVICES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RMT INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CHUCK MUSTA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DIG IT CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ALLAN SWANSON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MARCELINO CARRILLO T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILL COUNTRY STEEL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MILE HIGH STAFFING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GARCIA CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6INDEPENDENCE EXCAVAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUMPHREYS & ASSOCIAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Genesis Steel Servic…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Genesis Steel Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Genesis Steel Services, INC. in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Genesis Steel Services, INC. is the #4,208 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($20,479).

How Genesis Steel Services, INC. Compares

Genesis Steel Services, INC.'s 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-13

Last Inspection

2022-03-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,240

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $10,240 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

15.4% 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

$40,410

Current Penalty Amount

$20,479

Penalty Reduction

49.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,931 from the initial assessment of $40,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Genesis Steel Services, INC. compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Genesis Steel Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 13 3.3
Total Penalty $20,479 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,240 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Genesis Steel Services, INC., both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,479 here).

Abel Relles $20,479 KS Schaffer Quality Builders LLC $20,480 NJ Elanis Roofing Company LLC $20,480 CT Marvin Fuentes Framing $20,468 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Chanell Roofing & Home Improvement LLC 2 insp. Avon, OH Panthera Painting, INC. 2 insp. Harrisburg, PA Crown Roofing LLC 2 insp. Kissimmee, FL CV Construction LLC 2 insp. Akron, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abel Relles
Overland Park, KS
2 inspections $20,479
Sunbelt Rentals, Inc
Fort Mill, SC
0 inspections $0
West Michigan Glass Block
Wyoming, MI
0 inspections $0
Schaffer Quality Builders LLC
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $20,480
Elanis Roofing Company LLC
Bridgeport, CT
2 inspections $20,480

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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 Genesis Steel Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Genesis Steel Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Genesis Steel Services, INC. have? ▼
Genesis Steel Services, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,479.
How many OSHA inspections has Genesis Steel Services, INC. had? ▼
Genesis Steel Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-13 and the most recent on 2022-03-25. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Genesis Steel Services, INC.? ▼
Genesis Steel Services, INC. has been assessed $20,479 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,410 (a 49.3% reduction).
Does Genesis Steel Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Genesis Steel Services, INC. has 11 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 Genesis Steel Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Genesis Steel Services, INC. operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Genesis Steel Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Genesis Steel Services, INC. ranks #17,035 (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 Genesis Steel Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Genesis Steel Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,479 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunbelt Rentals, Inc in Fort Mill, SC is a similar construction 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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