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Administrative & Waste Services · Vinton, TX

Kyoei Steel, LTD

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kyoei Steel, LTD ranks #563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty40% serious
$196,055
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kyoei Steel, LTD in Vinton, TX has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $196,055. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kyoei Steel, LTD 8 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #563 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (6.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, BSE Security Service in Santee, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#563
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kyoei Steel, LTD compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kyoei Steel, LTD runs far above peers (52.4x 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

$196,055 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($196,055) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $196,055 $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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Kyoei Steel, LTD.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedOXFORD COUNTY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 20BIA/WESTERN REGION/C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 40TABERNACLE TOWNSHIP …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8NANA MANAGEMENT SERV…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7US AIR FORCE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0WESTROCK CP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2LVI ENVIRONMENTAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5DELTA AIR LINES INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2WEEHAWKEN DPW, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53WOLVERINE PRECISION …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18CITY OF CHICAGO - ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19AAA, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AZ ARMY NATIONAL GUA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32ALL EAGLE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10BERTOLOTTI DISPOSAL …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37TOWN OF BETHLEHEM, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48TOWN OF SUFFIELD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37VISUAL PAK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14BOROUGH OF PARAMUS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27OLD DOMINION ABATEME…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0Kyoei Steel, LTD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10
Kyoei Steel, LTD has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 10 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Kyoei Steel, LTD in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

Among 3,556 Administrative & Waste Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kyoei Steel, LTD ranks #8 at $196,055 current penalty.

How Kyoei Steel, LTD Compares

Kyoei Steel, LTD's 1.25 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (52.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2021-07-07

Last Inspection

2025-06-20

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,507

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 8 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $24,507 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

50.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$303,458

Current Penalty Amount

$196,055

Penalty Reduction

35.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $107,403 from the initial assessment of $303,458. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Kyoei Steel, LTD compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kyoei Steel, LTD Industry Avg
Inspections 8 1.2
Violations 10 2.7
Total Penalty $196,055 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,507 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kyoei Steel, LTD, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($196,055 here).

County of Spotsylvania, Virginia $200,000 VA Edco Disposal Corporation $187,690 CA Mid Nebraska Disposal, INC. $187,400 NE Pride Industries $180,328 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Oxford County 8 insp. South Paris, ME Bia/Western Region/Colorado River Agency 8 insp. Poston, AZ Tabernacle Township DPW 8 insp. Tabernacle, NJ Nana Management Services, LLC 8 insp. Prudhoe Bay, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Kyoei Steel, LTD safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kyoei Steel, LTD's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 8 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kyoei Steel, LTD have? ▼
Kyoei Steel, LTD has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $196,055.
How many OSHA inspections has Kyoei Steel, LTD had? ▼
Kyoei Steel, LTD has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-07 and the most recent on 2025-06-20. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kyoei Steel, LTD? ▼
Kyoei Steel, LTD has been assessed $196,055 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $303,458 (a 35.4% reduction).
Does Kyoei Steel, LTD have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kyoei Steel, LTD has 4 serious violations, and 5 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 Kyoei Steel, LTD operate in? ▼
Kyoei Steel, LTD operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 562920). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kyoei Steel, LTD rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kyoei Steel, LTD ranks #563 (the top 1% 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 Kyoei Steel, LTD's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kyoei Steel, LTD's total OSHA penalty of $196,055 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (52.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, BSE Security Service in Santee, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $0 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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