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Wholesale Trade · Montgomery, AL

Sabel Steel Service, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sabel Steel Service, INC. ranks #3,013 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 45 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty82% serious
$71,141
OSHA penalties
45
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#3,013
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sabel Steel Service, INC. in Montgomery, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 45 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $71,141. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sabel Steel Service, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 45 violations, averaging 15.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,013 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 37 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Evergreen Recycling, LLC in Albany, NY is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $70,871 in current penalties.

15.0
violations per inspection
82.2%
of violations were serious
#3,013
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 45 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (15.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sabel Steel Service, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sabel Steel Service, INC. runs far above peers (7.8x 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

$71,141 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($71,141) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $71,141 $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 Sabel Steel Service, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUFFALO ENGINE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CONTINENTAL AUTO PAR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PEPSI-COLA METROPOLI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3MICHIGAN AGRICULTURA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ADELMAN'S TRUCK & EQ…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9STRATEGIC MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3DINGESS LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ASHLEY SALVAGE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CROSS IMPLEMENT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16HARVEST LAND CO-OP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5J.D. MILLER & SONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10NORTHWEST TIRE & SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DURASTONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8D & M LIVE CRAB INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8FLEENOR PAPER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TECHEMET, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DTLB HOLDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ANDERSON TOOLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BARNSCO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Sabel Steel Service,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45
Sabel Steel Service, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 45 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.

Sabel Steel Service, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Sabel Steel Service, INC. is the #106 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($71,141).

How Sabel Steel Service, INC. Compares

Sabel Steel Service, INC.'s 15.00 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 far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-11-04

Last Inspection

2018-05-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,714

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 15.0 violations per visit. That's $23,714 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

37

Serious

82.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.2% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

15.6% 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

$190,503

Current Penalty Amount

$71,141

Penalty Reduction

62.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $119,362 from the initial assessment of $190,503. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Sabel Steel Service, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 45 5.5
Total Penalty $71,141 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,714 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($71,141 here).

World and Main, LLC $71,000 NJ Evergreen Recycling, LLC $70,871 NY Lunday-Thagard Company $70,845 CA Baldor Specialty Foods, INC $70,631 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Buffalo Engine Components 3 insp. Buffalo, NY Continental Auto Parts, LLC 3 insp. Newark, NJ Pepsi-Cola Metropolitan Bottling Company INC. 3 insp. Manchester, NH Michigan Agricultural Commodities, INC. - Mac 3 insp. Breckenridge, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

World and Main, LLC
Cranbury, NJ
2 inspections $71,000
Evergreen Recycling, LLC
Albany, NY
3 inspections $70,871
Lunday-Thagard Company
South Gate, CA
2 inspections $70,845
Baldor Specialty Foods, INC
Bronx, NY
8 inspections $70,631
Aloha Water Company, Inc.
Aiea, HI
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 Sabel Steel Service, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sabel Steel Service, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 45 violations across 3 inspections, including 37 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sabel Steel Service, INC. have? ▼
Sabel Steel Service, INC. has 45 OSHA violations on record, including 37 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $71,141.
How many OSHA inspections has Sabel Steel Service, INC. had? ▼
Sabel Steel Service, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-04 and the most recent on 2018-05-15. This averages 15.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sabel Steel Service, INC.? ▼
Sabel Steel Service, INC. has been assessed $71,141 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $190,503 (a 62.7% reduction).
Does Sabel Steel Service, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sabel Steel Service, INC. has 37 serious violations, and 1 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 Sabel Steel Service, INC. operate in? ▼
Sabel Steel Service, 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 Sabel Steel Service, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sabel Steel Service, INC. ranks #3,013 (the top 5% 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 Sabel Steel Service, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sabel Steel Service, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $71,141 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Evergreen Recycling, LLC in Albany, NY is a similar wholesale trade employer with $70,871 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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