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Liberty Steel USA

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Liberty Steel USA ranks #23,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,625
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,094
of 99,447 penalized employers

Liberty Steel USA in Solon, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Liberty Steel USA 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,094 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frito-Lay, INC. in Denver, CO is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $15,625 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#23,094
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Liberty Steel USA compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Liberty Steel USA sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,625 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Liberty Steel USA.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0026.252.578.7105.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. MINERALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GARVEY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GREEN HORIZON GLOBAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AMERBELLE TEXTILES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 88S D S LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 100ANNANDALE MILLWORK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMANCHE STAINLESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOLDREAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27THOMPSON PIPE GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUDLEY HARDWOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PRESCRIPTION TILLAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48BANCROFT GRANITE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60BH GRANITE & QUARTZ,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TM INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EXCELSO COFFEE AND T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26DJW ASSEMBLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11E.H. BAARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SPATZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Liberty Steel USA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Liberty Steel USA has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Liberty Steel USA in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Liberty Steel USA is the #10,952 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,625).

How Liberty Steel USA Compares

Liberty Steel USA's 0.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-12-01

Last Inspection

2025-04-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,813

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $7,813 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

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

$78,125

Current Penalty Amount

$15,625

Penalty Reduction

80.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $62,500 from the initial assessment of $78,125. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Liberty Steel USA Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $15,625 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,813 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,625 here).

Frito-Lay, INC. $15,625 CO Prairie State Impressions, L.L.C. $15,625 IL International Paper Company $15,625 AL Joe Piper, INC. $15,625 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Minerals, LLC 2 insp. Coffeen, IL The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2 insp. Texarkana, AR Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Niagara Falls, NY Garvey Corporation 2 insp. Hammonton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frito-Lay, INC.
Denver, CO
3 inspections $15,625
Danfoss Power Solutions II, LLC
Van Wert, OH
2 inspections $15,625
Prairie State Impressions, L.L.C.
Franklin Park, IL
2 inspections $15,625
International Paper Company
Pine Hill, AL
2 inspections $15,625
Joe Piper, INC.
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $15,625

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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 Liberty Steel USA safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Liberty Steel USA's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Liberty Steel USA have? ▼
Liberty Steel USA has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Liberty Steel USA had? ▼
Liberty Steel USA has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-01 and the most recent on 2025-04-02. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Liberty Steel USA? ▼
Liberty Steel USA has been assessed $15,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $78,125 (a 80.0% reduction).
Does Liberty Steel USA have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Liberty Steel USA 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 Liberty Steel USA operate in? ▼
Liberty Steel USA operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331222). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Liberty Steel USA rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Liberty Steel USA ranks #23,094 (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 Liberty Steel USA's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Liberty Steel USA's total OSHA penalty of $15,625 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frito-Lay, INC. in Denver, CO is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,625 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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