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Manufacturing · Grand Rapids, MI

Geneva Liberty Steel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Geneva Liberty Steel ranks #25,578 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty95% serious
$14,130
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,578
of 99,447 penalized employers

Geneva Liberty Steel in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,130. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Geneva Liberty Steel 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,578 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Aggressive Industries INC in Spring Lake Park, MN is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $14,130 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
95.0%
of violations were serious
#25,578
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Geneva Liberty Steel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Geneva Liberty Steel sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,130 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Geneva Liberty Steel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.112.52333.443.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPREME OIL COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KESSLER THERMOMETER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SESCO TERMINAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SAFAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35STARWEST BOTANICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRIESLANDCAMPINA ING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ADVANEX AMERICAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SERTA SIMMONS BEDDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRINGFIELD WELDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J & O PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28HAGERTY BROTHERS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SPIRAL STAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42GC PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SUMMIT TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IO7 MANAGEMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SMARDT CHILLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WIXON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Geneva Liberty Steel, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Geneva Liberty Steel has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Geneva Liberty Steel in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Geneva Liberty Steel sits at penalty rank #12,019 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($14,130 assessed).

How Geneva Liberty Steel Compares

Geneva Liberty Steel's 10.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-27

Last Inspection

2014-01-08

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,065

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $7,065 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

95.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.0% 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

$29,900

Current Penalty Amount

$14,130

Penalty Reduction

52.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,770 from the initial assessment of $29,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Geneva Liberty Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $14,130 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,065 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Geneva Liberty Steel, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,130 here).

Aggressive Industries INC $14,130 MN Champion Truss INC $14,125 NM MRS Grissom's Salads INC $14,138 TN Siouxland Fabricating INC. $14,139 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supreme Oil Company INC. 2 insp. Englewood, NJ Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company 2 insp. Killeen, TX Kessler Thermometer CORP. 2 insp. West Babylon, NY Sesco Terminal Corporation 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aggressive Industries INC
Spring Lake Park, MN
5 inspections $14,130
Champion Truss INC
Albuquerque, NM
2 inspections $14,125
MRS Grissom's Salads INC
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $14,138
Siouxland Fabricating INC.
Rock Valley, IA
5 inspections $14,139
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Cleveland, NC
4 inspections $14,120

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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 Geneva Liberty Steel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Geneva Liberty Steel's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Geneva Liberty Steel have? ▼
Geneva Liberty Steel has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,130.
How many OSHA inspections has Geneva Liberty Steel had? ▼
Geneva Liberty Steel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-27 and the most recent on 2014-01-08. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Geneva Liberty Steel? ▼
Geneva Liberty Steel has been assessed $14,130 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,900 (a 52.7% reduction).
Does Geneva Liberty Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Geneva Liberty Steel has 19 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 Geneva Liberty Steel operate in? ▼
Geneva Liberty Steel operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Geneva Liberty Steel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Geneva Liberty Steel ranks #25,578 (the upper half 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 Geneva Liberty Steel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Geneva Liberty Steel's total OSHA penalty of $14,130 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Aggressive Industries INC in Spring Lake Park, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,130 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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