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Wholesale Trade · Detroit, MI

Hascall Steel INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hascall Steel INC ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$2,040
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hascall Steel INC in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,040. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hascall Steel INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,033 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Macdonald Meat Company LLC in Seattle, WA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,040 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#76,033
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hascall Steel INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hascall Steel INC runs well below peers (0.22x 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

$2,040 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hascall Steel INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.14.89.514.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABC SUPPLY CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JOSE BENITES CERON, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COOPERATIVE SUPPLY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AA&L ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16RALCORP FROZEN BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BOTTLE SOLUTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KANSAS CITY PETERBIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOUTHERN PUMP & TANK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4REXEL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8WOODMAN'S FOOD MARKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ALLEN ENTERPRISES & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE WESTVILLE GRAIN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ROBERT F. HENRY TILE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NASHVILLE STEEL CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GOOD SPRINGS WOOD PR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ENCORE OILS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SCRAP IT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PHOENIX STEEL SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GENERAL FOUNDRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Hascall Steel INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Hascall Steel INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hascall Steel INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hascall Steel INC ranks #3,588 at $2,040 current penalty.

How Hascall Steel INC Compares

Hascall Steel INC's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.22x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-11-30

Last Inspection

2013-04-26

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,020 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

25.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,040

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,060 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Hascall Steel INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hascall Steel INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $2,040 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,020 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,040 here).

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC. $2,040 MS Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC. $2,040 TN Kroger Limited Partnership 1 $2,040 MS Sierra Pallet, INC. $2,040 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Abc Supply CO. INC. 2 insp. Kansas City, KS Jose Benites Ceron 2 insp. Delaware, OH Cooperative Supply, INC 2 insp. Leigh, NE Aa&L Roofing, INC. 2 insp. Peoria, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diamond Comic Distributors, INC.
Olive Branch, MS
2 inspections $2,040
Helm Fertilizer Terminal, INC.
Memphis, TN
3 inspections $2,040
Kroger Limited Partnership 1
Starkville, MS
3 inspections $2,040
Sierra Pallet, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $2,040
Macdonald Meat Company LLC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $2,040

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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 Hascall Steel INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hascall Steel INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Hascall Steel INC have? ▼
Hascall Steel INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,040.
How many OSHA inspections has Hascall Steel INC had? ▼
Hascall Steel INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-30 and the most recent on 2013-04-26. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hascall Steel INC? ▼
Hascall Steel INC has been assessed $2,040 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,100 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Hascall Steel INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hascall Steel INC has 4 serious violations, and 3 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 Hascall Steel INC operate in? ▼
Hascall Steel INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hascall Steel INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hascall Steel INC ranks #76,033 (the lower 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 Hascall Steel INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hascall Steel INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,040 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Macdonald Meat Company LLC in Seattle, WA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,040 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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