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Manufacturing · Madison Heights, MI

S & K Steel Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), S & K Steel Products INC ranks #23,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 55 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty45% serious
$15,610
OSHA penalties
55
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#23,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

S & K Steel Products INC in Madison Heights, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 55 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,610. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected S & K Steel Products INC 6 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 55 violations, averaging 9.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, McGinnis Wood Products in Cuba, MO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.2
violations per inspection
45.5%
of violations were serious
#23,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 55 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (9.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How S & K Steel Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows S & K Steel Products INC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,610 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 S & K Steel Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.01.415.529.543.557.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN EXCELSIOR C…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 28YERKES PLANT E.I. DU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 17MACKAYMITCHELL ENVEL…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12SALEM TUBE, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15DIVERS PROCESSING CO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16NORTHERN STEEL CASTI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8MARINE GROUP BOAT WO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4GULF MIST INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 22WHITING DOOR MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6TOWER METAL WORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9ALCOM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10UNITED STATES BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4AVANTOR PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 26SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC U…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10ACE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 27THAMES SHIPYARD & RE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23S & K Steel Products…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 55
S & K Steel Products INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 55 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.

S & K Steel Products INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: S & K Steel Products INC is the #10,973 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,610).

How S & K Steel Products INC Compares

S & K Steel Products INC's 9.17 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-04-25

Last Inspection

2017-05-31

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,602

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 6 years, averaging 9.2 violations per visit. That's $2,602 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

45.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

9

Repeat

16.4% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

38.2% 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

$25,600

Current Penalty Amount

$15,610

Penalty Reduction

39.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,990 from the initial assessment of $25,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How S & K Steel Products INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric S & K Steel Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 55 8.0
Total Penalty $15,610 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,602 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for S & K Steel Products INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,610 here).

Orepac Holding Company $15,609 MT Starflite Systems INC. $15,608 PA Sun Commodities, INC. $15,612 FL Roselle Paper Company, INC. $15,615 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

American Excelsior Company 6 insp. Norwalk, OH Yerkes Plant E.I. Dupont DE Nemours Company 6 insp. Buffalo, NY Mackaymitchell Envelope Company LLC 6 insp. Mount Pleasant, IA Salem Tube, INC. 6 insp. Greenville, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Precision Masters INC DBA Maple Mold Technologies
Rochester Hills, MI
3 inspections $15,610
Orepac Holding Company
Belgrade, MT
3 inspections $15,609
Starflite Systems INC.
Saxonburg, PA
2 inspections $15,608
Sun Commodities, INC.
Pompano Beach, FL
2 inspections $15,612
McGinnis Wood Products
Cuba, MO
0 inspections $0

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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 S & K Steel Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, S & K Steel Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 55 violations across 6 inspections, including 25 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 S & K Steel Products INC have? ▼
S & K Steel Products INC has 55 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,610.
How many OSHA inspections has S & K Steel Products INC had? ▼
S & K Steel Products INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-25 and the most recent on 2017-05-31. This averages 9.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for S & K Steel Products INC? ▼
S & K Steel Products INC has been assessed $15,610 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,600 (a 39.0% reduction).
Does S & K Steel Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. S & K Steel Products INC has 25 serious violations, and 9 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 S & K Steel Products INC operate in? ▼
S & K Steel Products 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 S & K Steel Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, S & K Steel Products INC ranks #23,108 (the top quarter 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 S & K Steel Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
S & K Steel Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $15,610 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, McGinnis Wood Products in Cuba, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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