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Ohio Steel Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Steel Industries, INC. ranks #22,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$15,793
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#22,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio Steel Industries, INC. in Columbus, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,793. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ohio Steel Industries, INC. 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,810 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Custom Fabrication, INC. in Plant City, FL is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,796 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#22,810
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ohio Steel Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ohio Steel Industries, INC. 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

$15,793 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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0018.436.855.173.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCROSMAN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 70ALUMA-WELD, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21BIRDS EYE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ADVANCE POLYBAG (NEV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20ROTOBEC USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PIANTEDOSI BAKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11CLINTON'S DITCH COOP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9ROCKTENN, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20AKER PHILADELPHIA SH…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5KLOECKNER METALS COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1VALLEY JOIST, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MARYLAND PAPER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9A.M. PRECISION MACHI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14DIVERSIFIED ENGINEER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14MASTER GUARD II, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SRG GLOBAL, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3SPARKS BELTING CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23DEFENDER SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3COOPERS CUSTOM CABIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13IMPERIAL BAG & PAPER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0Ohio Steel Industrie…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Ohio Steel Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Ohio Steel Industries, INC. is the #10,831 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,793).

How Ohio Steel Industries, INC. Compares

Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s 1.20 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2010-02-18

Last Inspection

2024-07-10

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,159

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $3,159 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

16.7% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$21,919

Current Penalty Amount

$15,793

Penalty Reduction

27.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,126 from the initial assessment of $21,919. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ohio Steel Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $15,793 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,159 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,793 here).

Af Steel Fabricators, L.L.C. $15,792 AZ Amcor Wisconsin, LLC $15,792 WI Ocean Spray Cranberries, Incorporated $15,792 MA Machine Industries INC $15,795 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Crosman Corporation 5 insp. Bloomfield, NY Aluma-Weld, INC. 5 insp. Hot Springs, AR Birds Eye Foods LLC 5 insp. Darien, WI Advance Polybag (Nevada), INC. 5 insp. North las Vegas, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Af Steel Fabricators, L.L.C.
Chandler, AZ
2 inspections $15,792
Amcor Wisconsin, LLC
New London, WI
3 inspections $15,792
Ocean Spray Cranberries, Incorporated
Middleboro, MA
7 inspections $15,792
Machine Industries INC
Chippewa Falls, WI
3 inspections $15,795
Custom Fabrication, INC.
Plant City, FL
4 inspections $15,796

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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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC. have? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,793.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Steel Industries, INC. had? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-18 and the most recent on 2024-07-10. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Steel Industries, INC.? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has been assessed $15,793 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,919 (a 27.9% reduction).
Does Ohio Steel Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has 4 serious violations, and 1 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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ohio Steel Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ohio Steel Industries, INC. ranks #22,810 (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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $15,793 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Custom Fabrication, INC. in Plant City, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,796 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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