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Schuff Steel Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schuff Steel Company ranks #2,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty75% serious
$79,500
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schuff Steel Company in Menlo Park, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $79,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schuff Steel Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,553 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Star Roofing and Siding, INC. in Chicago, IL is another construction employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $79,411 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#2,553
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schuff Steel Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schuff Steel Company runs far above peers (11.7x 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

$79,500 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 ($79,500) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $79,500 $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Schuff Steel Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.34.48.512.616.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAST CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14NUNEZ CONSULTING SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JUAN PALOMARES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE DREAM WALL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JOSE LUIS NUNES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GOLDLINE CONSTRUCTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BUCKEYE FRAMING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4COVERFLEX MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CATHCART CONTRACTING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWNSHIP OF NEPTUNE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ANTHONY ROOFING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAS RENOVATION CORP.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ARIAS PLASTERING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MOUNT LAUREL TOWNSHI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ALFREDO MARTINEZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PEDRO PUENTE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DANNY CONSTRUCTION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MJ BUILDERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8JORDAN CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TEXSTAR ENTERPRISES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Schuff Steel Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Schuff Steel Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Schuff Steel Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Schuff Steel Company is the #634 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($79,500).

How Schuff Steel Company Compares

Schuff Steel Company's 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (11.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-04-27

Last Inspection

2017-07-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$39,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $39,750 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$129,000

Current Penalty Amount

$79,500

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $49,500 from the initial assessment of $129,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Schuff Steel Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Schuff Steel Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 3.3
Total Penalty $79,500 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $39,750 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($79,500 here).

Ruperto Olvera Construction $79,508 TX Apex Roofing and Restoration, LLC $79,559 AL Alexandro Da Silva $79,571 PA Star Roofing and Siding, INC. $79,411 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ast Construction LLC 2 insp. Hasbrouck Heights, NJ Nunez Consulting Services CORP. 2 insp. Brooklyn, NY Juan Palomares 2 insp. Bay Saint Louis, MS The Dream Wall, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ruperto Olvera Construction
Waxahachie, TX
3 inspections $79,508
Apex Roofing and Restoration, LLC
Cullman, AL
2 inspections $79,559
Alexandro Da Silva
Philadelphia, PA
3 inspections $79,571
Uni Floor, Incorporated
Overland Park, KS
0 inspections $0
Star Roofing and Siding, INC.
Chicago, IL
10 inspections $79,411

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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 Schuff Steel Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schuff Steel Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Schuff Steel Company have? ▼
Schuff Steel Company has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $79,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Schuff Steel Company had? ▼
Schuff Steel Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-04-27 and the most recent on 2017-07-19. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schuff Steel Company? ▼
Schuff Steel Company has been assessed $79,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $129,000 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does Schuff Steel Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schuff Steel Company has 3 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 Schuff Steel Company operate in? ▼
Schuff Steel Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schuff Steel Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schuff Steel Company ranks #2,553 (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 Schuff Steel Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schuff Steel Company's total OSHA penalty of $79,500 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (11.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Star Roofing and Siding, INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar construction employer with $79,411 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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