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Wholesale Trade · Rochester, NY

Klein Steel Service INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Klein Steel Service INC. ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Klein Steel Service INC. in Rochester, NY has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Klein Steel Service INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC in Cleveland, OH is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $2,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#72,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Klein Steel Service INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Klein Steel Service INC. runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,500 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Klein Steel Service INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORLD AND MAIN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11HELENA CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BRENNTAG SOUTHWEST, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VICTORIA GRANITE WOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GARCIA GRAIN TRADING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PYROLYX TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NDSM CHEMUNG, LLC, D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GP ENERGY COMPANY LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8VALLEY TIRES COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MIKE GOLENSKY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PROJECT LIGHT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PARMASS HOLDINGS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTH AMERICAN CABLE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KODIAK FIRING RANGE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PITTSBURG WHOLESALE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10AG-PRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INTEGRITY NUTRACEUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14EAST OREGON GRAIN GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Klein Steel Service …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Klein Steel Service INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Klein Steel Service INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Klein Steel Service INC. is the #3,413 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($2,500).

How Klein Steel Service INC. Compares

Klein Steel Service INC.'s 1.00 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 (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-02-09

Last Inspection

2018-07-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,250 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$4,155

Current Penalty Amount

$2,500

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,655 from the initial assessment of $4,155. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Klein Steel Service INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $2,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,250 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,500 here).

Packaging Service Solutions, INC. $2,500 NC LYNK Packaging $2,500 OH Shamrock Foods Company $2,500 AZ Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC $2,500 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

World and Main, LLC 2 insp. Cranbury, NJ Helena Chemical Company INC 2 insp. Whitewright, TX Brenntag Southwest 2 insp. Houston, TX Victoria Granite Works, INC. 2 insp. Cicero, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Packaging Service Solutions, INC.
High Point, NC
2 inspections $2,500
LYNK Packaging
Aurora, OH
2 inspections $2,500
International Shoppes
Valley Stream, NY
3 inspections $2,500
Shamrock Foods Company
Phoenix, AZ
3 inspections $2,500
Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC
Cleveland, OH
3 inspections $2,500

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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 Klein Steel Service INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Klein Steel Service INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Klein Steel Service INC. have? ▼
Klein Steel Service INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Klein Steel Service INC. had? ▼
Klein Steel Service INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-09 and the most recent on 2018-07-24. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Klein Steel Service INC.? ▼
Klein Steel Service INC. has been assessed $2,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,155 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Klein Steel Service INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Klein Steel Service 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 Klein Steel Service INC. operate in? ▼
Klein Steel Service 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 Klein Steel Service INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Klein Steel Service INC. ranks #72,473 (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 Klein Steel Service INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Klein Steel Service INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,500 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, Aaromet Metal Recycling, LLC in Cleveland, OH is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,500 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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