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J & G Steel Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & G Steel Corporation ranks #20,507 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$17,496
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#20,507
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & G Steel Corporation in Sapulpa, OK has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,496. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & G Steel Corporation 4 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,507 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Southern Gear & Machine, INC. in Miami, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $17,495 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#20,507
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How J & G Steel Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J & G Steel Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,496 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 J & G Steel Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLIGNETICS OF MAINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9RAMA FOODS MANUFACTU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31RMH FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20METALLIZED CARBON CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10TEMPEL HOLDINGS, LLC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4LUDELL MFG. CO., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ST. MARTIN AMERICA I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21SPECIAL METALS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN HOSE & HYDR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26MAX HOME, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9STANDARD CONCRETE PR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3CONTINENTAL STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SILVER CITY ALUMINUM…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14SOUTHERN PLATING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 42SUNOPTA INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2TH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SOUTHWIRE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RUIZ FOOD PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6SCOTT'S FENCING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PIPER INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20J & G Steel Corporat…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15
J & G Steel Corporation has 4 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.

J & G Steel Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, J & G Steel Corporation ranks #9,784 at $17,496 current penalty.

How J & G Steel Corporation Compares

J & G Steel Corporation's 3.75 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-06-11

Last Inspection

2017-03-22

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,374

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $4,374 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% 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

$33,809

Current Penalty Amount

$17,496

Penalty Reduction

48.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,313 from the initial assessment of $33,809. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How J & G Steel Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J & G Steel Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $17,496 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,374 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J & G Steel Corporation, both outside OK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,496 here).

Southern Gear & Machine, INC. $17,495 FL Woods Fabrication, INC. $17,495 GA Executive Coach Builders $17,499 MO CS Beef Packers, LLC $17,493 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Lignetics of Maine, LLC 4 insp. Strong, ME Rama Foods Manufacture CORP 4 insp. Ontario, CA RMH Foods, LLC 4 insp. Morton, IL Metallized Carbon CORP. 4 insp. Ossining, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Southern Gear & Machine, INC.
Miami, FL
3 inspections $17,495
Woods Fabrication, INC.
Taylorsville, GA
4 inspections $17,495
Executive Coach Builders
Springfield, MO
7 inspections $17,499
CS Beef Packers, LLC
Kuna, ID
5 inspections $17,493
Dimitria Delights, INC.
North Grafton, MA
4 inspections $17,500

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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 J & G Steel Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J & G Steel Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 15 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 J & G Steel Corporation have? ▼
J & G Steel Corporation has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,496.
How many OSHA inspections has J & G Steel Corporation had? ▼
J & G Steel Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-06-11 and the most recent on 2017-03-22. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & G Steel Corporation? ▼
J & G Steel Corporation has been assessed $17,496 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,809 (a 48.3% reduction).
Does J & G Steel Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J & G Steel Corporation has 15 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 J & G Steel Corporation operate in? ▼
J & G Steel Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J & G Steel Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & G Steel Corporation ranks #20,507 (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 J & G Steel Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J & G Steel Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $17,496 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Southern Gear & Machine, INC. in Miami, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,495 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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