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Republic Steel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Republic Steel has a concerning safety record: 59 violations across 17 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty49% serious
$585,881
OSHA penalties
59
Violations cited
17
OSHA inspections
#73
of 100,495 penalized employers

Republic Steel in Lorain, OH has been the subject of 17 OSHA workplace inspections and 59 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $585,881. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Republic Steel: 17 inspections in 4 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 59 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 29 were classified as serious and 16 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 (6.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, General Aluminum MFG. Company in Wapakoneta, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $593,829 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
49.2%
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 (38.0x 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

$585,881 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 ($585,881) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $585,881 $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 Lorain, OH includes 17 OSHA inspections and 59 violations, translating to 3.47 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 29 (49.2%) were classified as serious, 16 (27.1%) as willful, and 8 (13.6%) 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 $1.45M in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $585,881 - a 59.6% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $34,464. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (38.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-12-19 to 2015-10-28, a window of roughly 4 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

17

First Inspection

2011-12-19

Last Inspection

2015-10-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$34,464

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 17 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $34,464 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

29

Serious

49.2% of total

16

Willful

27.1% of total

8

Repeat

13.6% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

10.2% 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

$1.45M

Current Penalty Amount

$585,881

Penalty Reduction

59.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $864,019 from the initial assessment of $1.45M. 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 17 2.5
Violations 59 7.8
Total Penalty $585,881 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $34,464 $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 59 violations across 17 inspections, including 29 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 59 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 16 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $585,881.
How many OSHA inspections has Republic Steel had? ▼
Republic Steel has had 17 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-19 and the most recent on 2015-10-28. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Republic Steel? ▼
Republic Steel has been assessed $585,881 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1.45M (a 59.6% reduction).
Does Republic Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Republic Steel has 29 serious violations, 16 willful violations, and 8 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 331111). 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 $585,881 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (38.0x the average). The employer has 17 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, General Aluminum MFG. Company in Wapakoneta, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $593,829 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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