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Manufacturing · Summit Station, OH

Ohio Steel Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ohio Steel Industries, INC. ranks #62,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$3,910
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#62,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ohio Steel Industries, INC. in Summit Station, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,910. 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. 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,072 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, Asc Process Systems, INC. in Valencia, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,910 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#62,072
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 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. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$3,910 Top 38% most affordable more affordable than 62% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 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 both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedRIGIDPLY RAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12WOOD MODE INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29MEYER CORPORATION, U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NEWLY WEDS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ASPIRE BAKERIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INTERFOR U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PEGASUS HOME FASHION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3SOUTH JERSEY CENTRAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22BERG STEEL PIPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JRI HOLDINGS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIVE STAR ARCHITECTU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19BAR TECHNOLOGIES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WASHBURN & DOUGHTY A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRESSURE CAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GRADUATE PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SIGNODE INDUSTRIAL G…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6COPPER RIVER SEAFOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MARATHONNORCO AEROSP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN MADE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Ohio Steel Industrie…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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

In Manufacturing, Ohio Steel Industries, INC. sits at penalty rank #25,321 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,910 assessed).

How Ohio Steel Industries, INC. Compares

Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s 1.00 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 below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-06

Last Inspection

2014-07-09

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,955

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,955 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$5,585

Current Penalty Amount

$3,910

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,675 from the initial assessment of $5,585. 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 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $3,910 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,955 $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 ($3,910 here).

Ag Machining and Industries INC. $3,910 CO Asc Process Systems, INC. $3,910 CA Fort Dearborn Company $3,911 TX Profile Custom Extrusions LLC $3,911 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rigidply Rafters, INC. 2 insp. Richland, PA Wood Mode Incorporated 2 insp. Kreamer, PA Meyer Corporation, U.S. 2 insp. Fairfield, CA Newly Weds Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ag Machining and Industries INC.
Englewood, CO
3 inspections $3,910
Asc Process Systems, INC.
Valencia, CA
2 inspections $3,910
Fort Dearborn Company
Fort Worth, TX
2 inspections $3,911
Profile Custom Extrusions LLC
Rome, GA
3 inspections $3,911
Industrial Timber
Saltillo, MS
2 inspections $3,911

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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 relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC. have? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,910.
How many OSHA inspections has Ohio Steel Industries, INC. had? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-06 and the most recent on 2014-07-09. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ohio Steel Industries, INC.? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has been assessed $3,910 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,585 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Ohio Steel Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ohio Steel Industries, INC. has 2 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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, 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 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 #62,072 (the lower 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 Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ohio Steel Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,910 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, Asc Process Systems, INC. in Valencia, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,910 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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