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Wholesale Trade · Bedford Park, IL

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$11,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation in Bedford Park, IL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.3 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,177 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nefco in East Hartford, CT is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,489 in current penalties.

0.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#31,177
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 85/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 3 OSHA inspections (0.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$11,500 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.019.929.939.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARTINEK GRAIN & BIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TVEK ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SHIROKI NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DURLING NURSERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15FRANK B. FUHRER HOLD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AL PARK PETROLEUM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SENECA BEVERAGE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GENERAL DECOR MFG CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16BC FISHERIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DORAL STEEL A DIV OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ADVANCED TOWER COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10KANE'S FURNITURE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0M S INTERNATIONAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10R & R LUMBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16GREENSTAR MID-AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10CONSUMER PRODUCT DIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NEFCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PROCACCI BROTHERS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1RHINO SEED & LANDSCA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Lapham-Hickey Steel …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation ranks #1,507 at $11,500 current penalty.

How Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation Compares

Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation's 0.33 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-17

Last Inspection

2024-11-13

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,833

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 0.3 violations per visit. That's $3,833 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

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

$16,550

Current Penalty Amount

$11,500

Penalty Reduction

30.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,050 from the initial assessment of $16,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 1 5.5
Total Penalty $11,500 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,833 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation, both outside IL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,500 here).

Consumer Product Distributors, INC. $11,500 MA Nester Siding & Windows $11,500 WA Sigma Corporation $11,493 AL Nefco $11,489 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Martinek Grain & Bins, INC. 3 insp. Greenville, TX Tvek Enterprises, INC. 3 insp. Mingo Junction, OH Shiroki North America INC 3 insp. Smithville, TN Kloeckner Metals Corporation 3 insp. Middletown, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Consumer Product Distributors, INC.
Chicopee, MA
3 inspections $11,500
Nester Siding & Windows
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $11,500
Sigma Corporation
Alexander City, AL
2 inspections $11,493
Nefco
East Hartford, CT
3 inspections $11,489
Global Titanium INC
Detroit, MI
6 inspections $11,515

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What to do with this record

Use Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation have? ▼
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation had? ▼
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-17 and the most recent on 2024-11-13. This averages 0.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation? ▼
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation has been assessed $11,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $16,550 (a 30.5% reduction).
Does Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation has 1 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 Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation operate in? ▼
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation 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 Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation ranks #31,177 (the upper 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 Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $11,500 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nefco in East Hartford, CT is a similar wholesale trade employer with $11,489 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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