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Republic Steel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Republic Steel has a concerning safety record: 139 violations across 20 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty47% serious
$1.64M
OSHA penalties
139
Violations cited
20
OSHA inspections
#12
of 100,495 penalized employers

Republic Steel in Canton, OH has been the subject of 20 OSHA workplace inspections and 139 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1.64M. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Republic Steel 20 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 139 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 65 were classified as serious and 40 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (7.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nox US, LLC in Fostoria, OH is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $1.54M in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
46.8%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Republic Steel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Republic Steel runs far above peers (106.6x 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

$1,643,464 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($1,643,464) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $1,643,464 $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

What the Data Says About Republic Steel

The federal enforcement record for Republic Steel in Canton, OH includes 20 OSHA inspections and 139 violations, translating to 6.95 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 65 (46.8%) were classified as serious, 40 (28.8%) as willful, and 25 (18.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $4.18M in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $1.64M - a 60.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $82,173. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (106.6x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-02-22 to 2023-03-30, a window of roughly 10 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

20

First Inspection

2013-02-22

Last Inspection

2023-03-30

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$82,173

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 20 inspections over 10 years, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $82,173 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

65

Serious

46.8% of total

40

Willful

28.8% of total

25

Repeat

18.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

6.5% 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

$4.18M

Current Penalty Amount

$1.64M

Penalty Reduction

60.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2.54M from the initial assessment of $4.18M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Republic Steel compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Republic Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 20 2.5
Violations 139 7.8
Total Penalty $1.64M $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $82,173 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Republic Steel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Republic Steel's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 139 violations across 20 inspections, including 65 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 Republic Steel have? ▼
Republic Steel has 139 OSHA violations on record, including 65 serious, 40 willful, and 25 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1.64M.
How many OSHA inspections has Republic Steel had? ▼
Republic Steel has had 20 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-22 and the most recent on 2023-03-30. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Republic Steel? ▼
Republic Steel has been assessed $1.64M in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4.18M (a 60.7% reduction).
Does Republic Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Republic Steel has 65 serious violations, 40 willful violations, and 25 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 Republic Steel operate in? ▼
Republic Steel operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332111). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Republic Steel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Republic Steel's total OSHA penalty of $1.64M is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (106.6x the average). The employer has 20 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nox US, LLC in Fostoria, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $1.54M in current penalties.

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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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