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Wholesale Trade · Ashland, VA

Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. ranks #48,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$6,344
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. in Ashland, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,344. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,473 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, NDSM Chemung, LLC, D.B.a., Borden Dairy in Harvard, IL is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,340 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#48,473
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$6,344 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pennsylvania Steel Company INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEW ALLIANCE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DONALD R. KLEINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42DS FIBERTECH CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MORCORE ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FRAMEBRIDGE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3DSY CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GULFSIDE SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLONIAL WHOLESALE B…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BLUE GRASS FARMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEXT LEVEL RESOURCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EQUITY TRANSPORTATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2STRYKER FARMERS EXCH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7STUART'S AUTO RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ANNISTON METALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TOMRA OF NORTH AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDWEST CARPET RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BEST VALUE KOSHER FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BMHC HIDE CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SPRINGFIELD GROCER C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METALS USA PLATES AN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1Pennsylvania Steel C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. sits at penalty rank #2,327 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($6,344 assessed).

How Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. Compares

Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.'s 3.50 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-10-24

Last Inspection

2018-10-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,172

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $3,172 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$9,760

Current Penalty Amount

$6,344

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,416 from the initial assessment of $9,760. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 7 5.5
Total Penalty $6,344 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,172 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,344 here).

NDSM Chemung, LLC, D.B.a., Borden Dairy $6,340 IL LKQ Northeast, INC. $6,339 MD Tractor Supply Company $6,350 MD Copiers Northwest INC $6,350 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

New Alliance 2 insp. Bridgeport, NE Donald R. Kleine 2 insp. New Castle, PA DS Fibertech CORP. 2 insp. Santee, CA Morcore Roofing, LLC 2 insp. Lake Charles, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

NDSM Chemung, LLC, D.B.a., Borden Dairy
Harvard, IL
2 inspections $6,340
LKQ Northeast, INC.
Easton, MD
2 inspections $6,339
Tractor Supply Company
Hagerstown, MD
3 inspections $6,350
Copiers Northwest INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $6,350
Plasti-Paint Inc
Franklin, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. have? ▼
Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,344.
How many OSHA inspections has Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. had? ▼
Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-10-24 and the most recent on 2018-10-11. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.? ▼
Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. has been assessed $6,344 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,760 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. has 4 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 Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. operate in? ▼
Pennsylvania Steel Company 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 Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pennsylvania Steel Company INC. ranks #48,473 (the upper 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 Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pennsylvania Steel Company INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,344 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, NDSM Chemung, LLC, D.B.a., Borden Dairy in Harvard, IL is a similar wholesale trade employer with $6,340 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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