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Manufacturing · Battle Creek, MI

J J Steel INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J J Steel INC. ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty42% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

J J Steel INC. in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. 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 J Steel INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Joy Mining in Reno, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
41.7%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How J J Steel INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J J Steel INC. runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is J J Steel INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLM WIND POWER BLADES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MATERIALS TRANSPORTA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NAN YA PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AUSTIN FOAM PLASTICS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3CRAFT BREW ALLIANCE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21B & B AIRPARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON MEXICAN ORIGIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36ALTAIR PARAMOUNT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22FLORIDA BEEF INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2R & S MACHINING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ILLINOIS MACHINE & T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PLATECO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6G & J PEPSI-COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11WAYNE FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BAILSCO BLADES & CAS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7THE CROSBY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KRAFT HEINZ FOOD COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THREE S ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6GRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9J J Steel INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36
J J Steel INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 36 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 J Steel INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, J J Steel INC. ranks #22,317 at $5,400 current penalty.

How J J Steel INC. Compares

J J Steel INC.'s 12.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2020-01-27

Last Inspection

2025-01-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $1,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

41.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

8.3% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric J J Steel INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 36 8.0
Total Penalty $5,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Sontara Old Hickory INC $5,400 TN Ldi Industries, INC. $5,400 IL Cleveland Tool & Machine, INC. $5,400 OH Midwest Machine & Tool, INC. $5,400 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

LM Wind Power Blades 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Materials Transportation Company 3 insp. Temple, TX Nan Ya Plastics Corporation USA 3 insp. Wharton, TX Austin Foam Plastics, INC. 3 insp. Pflugerville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ldi Industries, INC.
Huntley, IL
2 inspections $5,400
Cleveland Tool & Machine, INC.
Brook Park, OH
2 inspections $5,400
Structural Insulated Panels Texas
Kerrville, TX
2 inspections $5,400
Joy Mining
Reno, PA
2 inspections $5,400
Uniforce Plastics, LLC
Conway, AR
2 inspections $5,400

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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 J Steel INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, J J Steel INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 J J Steel INC. have? ▼
J J Steel INC. has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has J J Steel INC. had? ▼
J J Steel INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-01-27 and the most recent on 2025-01-27. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J J Steel INC.? ▼
J J Steel INC. has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does J J Steel INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. J J Steel INC. has 15 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 J J Steel INC. operate in? ▼
J J Steel INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333415). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J J Steel INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J J Steel INC. ranks #53,234 (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 J J Steel INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
J J Steel INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joy Mining in Reno, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,400 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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