Wholesale Trade · Piqua, OH

Scott Steel LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scott Steel LLC ranks #22,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$15,912
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scott Steel LLC in Piqua, OH has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,912. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scott Steel LLC 2 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,621 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, L.A. Garlic & Spice in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#22,621
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Scott Steel LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Scott Steel LLC runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$15,912 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Scott Steel LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.027.51318.524OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRUNING GRAIN & FEED…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CBT HO CHING & CO, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL OAK RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARROW CONTAINER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8FIELDSTONE MEATS OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WEST VIRGINIA CASHIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16UNIVERSAL WASTE SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SOUTHERN WINE & SPIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MENU MAKER FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MARK & SON METAL PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NATIVE CUSTOM STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BLUEGRASS REGIONAL R…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE ARTHUR COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MECA SPORTSWEAR, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4EASTLAND FEED AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GREEN MAX DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23FERGUSON ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3COOKSVILLE GRAIN CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MARIANNA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RAY ANDERSON COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Scott Steel LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Scott Steel LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Scott Steel LLC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Scott Steel LLC ranks #1,071 at $15,912 current penalty.

How Scott Steel LLC Compares

Scott Steel LLC's 2.50 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 moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-09-06

Last Inspection

2026-04-01

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,956

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 7 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,956 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$41,106

Current Penalty Amount

$15,912

Penalty Reduction

61.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,194 from the initial assessment of $41,106. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Scott Steel LLC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Scott Steel LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 5 5.5
Total Penalty $15,912 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,956 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scott Steel LLC, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,912 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Scott Steel LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Scott Steel LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Scott Steel LLC have?
Scott Steel LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,912.
How many OSHA inspections has Scott Steel LLC had?
Scott Steel LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-06 and the most recent on 2026-04-01. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scott Steel LLC?
Scott Steel LLC has been assessed $15,912 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $41,106 (a 61.3% reduction).
Does Scott Steel LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Scott Steel LLC has 5 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 Scott Steel LLC operate in?
Scott Steel LLC 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 Scott Steel LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scott Steel LLC ranks #22,621 (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 Scott Steel LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Scott Steel LLC's total OSHA penalty of $15,912 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, L.A. Garlic & Spice in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade 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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