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Wholesale Trade · Moses Lake, WA

Olympic Steel INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Olympic Steel INC ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,450
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Olympic Steel INC in Moses Lake, WA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Olympic Steel INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #72,791 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Automotive Hard Parts, INC. in Rockland, MA is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,450 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#72,791
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Olympic Steel INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Olympic Steel INC runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$2,450 Top 27% most affordable more affordable than 73% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Olympic Steel INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.016.51217.523OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIXON FARM SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STAR WIPERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ROSEBURROUGH TOOL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COOKS VENTURE POULTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RC FRANCO SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARTIN RURAL KING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16DISCOUNT DOOR DISTRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PF STORES INC ALMACE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20RECELLULAR INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18M S INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HOFFMAN COOP GRAIN A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22QUANTUMFLO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OLSONS CUSTOM FARM S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BEACHNER GRAIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUSTED DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN REFUSE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LAMRITE WEST, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CSS FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RECOLOGY OREGON MATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KARMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Olympic Steel INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Olympic Steel INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations 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.

Olympic Steel INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Olympic Steel INC ranks #3,444 at $2,450 current penalty.

How Olympic Steel INC Compares

Olympic Steel INC's 6.00 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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-02-28

Last Inspection

2013-04-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,225

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,225 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$2,450

Current Penalty Amount

$2,450

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Olympic Steel INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Olympic Steel INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 5.5
Total Penalty $2,450 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,225 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,450 here).

Automotive Hard Parts, INC. $2,450 MA Amcon Distributing Company $2,450 SD Abenaki Timber Corporation $2,450 NH Fairchild Industries, INC. $2,450 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dixon Farm Supply, INC. 2 insp. Alapaha, GA Star Wipers INC. 2 insp. Newark, OH Roseburrough Tool Company 2 insp. Orange, CA Cooks Venture Poultry Jay INC. 2 insp. Jay, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Automotive Hard Parts, INC.
Rockland, MA
2 inspections $2,450
Amcon Distributing Company
Rapid City, SD
7 inspections $2,450
Abenaki Timber Corporation
Epping, NH
2 inspections $2,450
Fairchild Industries, INC.
Lake Zurich, IL
2 inspections $2,450
Del R. Gilbert and Son Block CO., INC.
Laconia, NH
2 inspections $2,450

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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 Olympic Steel INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Olympic Steel INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Olympic Steel INC have? ▼
Olympic Steel INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,450.
How many OSHA inspections has Olympic Steel INC had? ▼
Olympic Steel INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-28 and the most recent on 2013-04-24. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Olympic Steel INC? ▼
Olympic Steel INC has been assessed $2,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Olympic Steel INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Olympic Steel INC has 6 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 Olympic Steel INC operate in? ▼
Olympic Steel INC 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 Olympic Steel INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Olympic Steel INC ranks #72,791 (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 Olympic Steel INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Olympic Steel INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,450 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Automotive Hard Parts, INC. in Rockland, MA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,450 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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