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Mountain States Steel INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mountain States Steel INC ranks #9,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 56 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty82% serious
$32,513
OSHA penalties
56
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#9,414
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mountain States Steel INC in Lindon, UT has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 56 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,513. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mountain States Steel INC 5 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 56 violations, averaging 11.2 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 46 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Elgin Sweeper Company in Elgin, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $32,515 in current penalties.

11.2
violations per inspection
82.1%
of violations were serious
#9,414
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 56 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (11.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mountain States Steel INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mountain States Steel INC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$32,513 Bottom 9% least affordable more affordable than 9% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mountain States Steel INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.315.230.044.959.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedParagon Industries Inc, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BI-QEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33TANGENT TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8KAISER ALUMINUM & FA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13ACCURATE BOX COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22WEG TRANSFORMERS USA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8UTICA METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CENTRIFUGAL ACQUISIT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17FEDERAL-MOGUL PISTON…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MACSA MOLINOS ANAHUA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15TECHNIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8TK HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5DAIRY MAID DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 57BASSETT INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9CALIFORNIA NATURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LEEDY MFG CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26MERSEN USA ST. MARYS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4INNOVATIVE TOOL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52MICHIGAN STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ASSOCIATED HYGIENIC …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13Mountain States Stee…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56
Mountain States Steel INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 56 violations 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.

Mountain States Steel INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Mountain States Steel INC is the #4,687 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($32,513).

How Mountain States Steel INC Compares

Mountain States Steel INC's 11.20 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 runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-04-07

Last Inspection

2014-08-22

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,503

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 3 years, averaging 11.2 violations per visit. That's $6,503 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

46

Serious

82.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

17.9% 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

$67,825

Current Penalty Amount

$32,513

Penalty Reduction

52.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,312 from the initial assessment of $67,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mountain States Steel INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mountain States Steel INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 56 8.0
Total Penalty $32,513 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,503 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mountain States Steel INC, both outside UT so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,513 here).

Elgin Sweeper Company $32,515 IL Biolab, INC. $32,511 GA RDG Group, INC.; BFG Manufacturing Services, INC.; Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC. $32,522 PA Cascade General, INC. $32,503 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Paragon Industries Inc 5 insp. Sapulpa, OK Bi-Qem, INC. 5 insp. Florence, MA Tangent Technologies LLC 5 insp. Montgomery, IL Kaiser Aluminum & Fabricated Products, LLC 5 insp. Sherman, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Elgin Sweeper Company
Elgin, IL
2 inspections $32,515
Biolab, INC.
Conyers, GA
5 inspections $32,511
RDG Group, INC.; BFG Manufacturing Services, INC.; Punxsutawney Finishing Works, INC.
Punxsutawney, PA
7 inspections $32,522
Cascade General, INC.
Portland, OR
8 inspections $32,503
Metro Machine Corporation
Norfolk, VA
5 inspections $32,501

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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 Mountain States Steel INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mountain States Steel INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 56 violations across 5 inspections, including 46 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Mountain States Steel INC have? ▼
Mountain States Steel INC has 56 OSHA violations on record, including 46 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,513.
How many OSHA inspections has Mountain States Steel INC had? ▼
Mountain States Steel INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-07 and the most recent on 2014-08-22. This averages 11.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mountain States Steel INC? ▼
Mountain States Steel INC has been assessed $32,513 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,825 (a 52.1% reduction).
Does Mountain States Steel INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mountain States Steel INC has 46 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 Mountain States Steel INC operate in? ▼
Mountain States Steel INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mountain States Steel INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mountain States Steel INC ranks #9,414 (the top 10% 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 Mountain States Steel INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mountain States Steel INC's total OSHA penalty of $32,513 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Elgin Sweeper Company in Elgin, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,515 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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