Wholesale Trade · Mingo Junction, OH

JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. ranks #16,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$20,967
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#16,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. in Mingo Junction, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,967. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,637 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brookfield Iron & Metal LLC in Chicago Heights, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $21,000 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#16,637
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$20,967 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0012.124.136.248.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE AUTO STORE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39PRAIRIE FARMS DAIRY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2PERFORMANCE ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SIMS METAL EAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6HUNTINGTON STEEL AND…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11PLASTICYCLE CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 46BAYSIDE BEST BEANS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TRIPLE B CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SEATTLE IRON & METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28TARGET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0BARTLETT COOPERATIVE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HARDWOOD SOLUTIONS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 35HUDSON RPM DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11BEHLOG & SON PRODUCE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6AVERILL RECYCLING INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15HAAS AUTOMATION INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9INTRASTATE DISTRIBUT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8HYDRITE CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8JSW Steel USA Ohio, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4
JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. ranks #757 at $20,967 current penalty.

How JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. Compares

JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.'s 0.80 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-03-15

Last Inspection

2024-03-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,193

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $4,193 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$25,277

Current Penalty Amount

$20,967

Penalty Reduction

17.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,310 from the initial assessment of $25,277. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $20,967 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,193 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. have?
JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,967.
How many OSHA inspections has JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. had?
JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-03-15 and the most recent on 2024-03-11. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.?
JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. has been assessed $20,967 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,277 (a 17.1% reduction).
Does JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. has 2 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 JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. operate in?
JSW Steel USA Ohio, 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 JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC. ranks #16,637 (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 JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
JSW Steel USA Ohio, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $20,967 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brookfield Iron & Metal LLC in Chicago Heights, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $21,000 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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