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Manufacturing · Dearborn, MI

Severstal North America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Severstal North America INC ranks #48 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 151 violations across 16 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty46% serious
$669,995
OSHA penalties
151
Violations cited
16
OSHA inspections
#48
of 99,447 penalized employers

Severstal North America INC in Dearborn, MI has been the subject of 16 OSHA workplace inspections and 151 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $669,995. 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 Severstal North America INC: 16 inspections in 3 years, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 151 violations, averaging 9.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 70 were classified as serious and 1 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 (6.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints in Huron, OH is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.4
violations per inspection
46.4%
of violations were serious
#48
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 151 violations across 16 OSHA inspections (9.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Severstal North America INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Severstal North America INC runs far above peers (42.5x 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

$669,995 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($669,995) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $669,995 $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 Severstal North America INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both14.915.51616.617.1039.679.3118.9158.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 13PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 51BERNALILLO, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 85CHAMPION COOLER CORP…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25EASTERN SHIPBUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 30MARUCHAN INC, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 23CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 1NEMAK USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 17HIGH QUALITY ORGANIC…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 32WAYNE FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 26INTERLAKE MECALUX, I…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 31BOEING COMMERCIAL AI…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 21THE ELECTRIC MATERIA…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 47FINCANTIERI MARINE G…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 40JOHN DEERE DUBUQUE W…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 26TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 4TYSON FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 40VIRGINIA TRANSFORMER…, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 38UNIVERSAL STAINLESS …, OSHA inspections: 17 · Violations cited: 34Severstal North Amer…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 151
Severstal North America INC has 16 OSHA inspections on record and 151 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.

Severstal North America INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Severstal North America INC sits at penalty rank #30 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($669,995 assessed).

How Severstal North America INC Compares

Severstal North America INC's 9.44 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 runs far above peers (42.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

16

First Inspection

2010-01-05

Last Inspection

2013-05-21

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$41,875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 16 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.4 violations per visit. That's $41,875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

70

Serious

46.4% of total

1

Willful

0.7% of total

44

Repeat

29.1% of total

36

Other-Than-Serious

23.8% 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

$747,825

Current Penalty Amount

$669,995

Penalty Reduction

10.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $77,830 from the initial assessment of $747,825. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Severstal North America INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Severstal North America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 16 2.6
Violations 151 8.0
Total Penalty $669,995 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $41,875 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Severstal North America INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($669,995 here).

Kumho Tire Georgia, INC. $668,703 GA Aluminum Shapes, LLC. $663,312 NJ Smithfield Foods North $662,275 VA Republic Steel $662,032 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (16 inspections here).

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company 16 insp. Decatur, IL Phillips 66 Company 16 insp. Wilmington, CA Bernalillo, Town of 16 insp. Bernalillo, NM Champion Cooler Corporation 16 insp. Denison, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kumho Tire Georgia, INC.
Macon, GA
11 inspections $668,703
Precon Marine
Chesapeake, VA
1 inspections $0
Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints
Huron, OH
0 inspections $0
Aluminum Shapes, LLC.
Delair, NJ
13 inspections $663,312
Smithfield Foods North
Smithfield, VA
6 inspections $662,275

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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 Severstal North America INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Severstal North America INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 151 violations across 16 inspections, including 70 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 Severstal North America INC have? ▼
Severstal North America INC has 151 OSHA violations on record, including 70 serious, 1 willful, and 44 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $669,995.
How many OSHA inspections has Severstal North America INC had? ▼
Severstal North America INC has had 16 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-05 and the most recent on 2013-05-21. This averages 9.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Severstal North America INC? ▼
Severstal North America INC has been assessed $669,995 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $747,825 (a 10.4% reduction).
Does Severstal North America INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Severstal North America INC has 70 serious violations, 1 willful violations, and 44 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 Severstal North America INC operate in? ▼
Severstal North America INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Severstal North America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Severstal North America INC ranks #48 (the top 1% 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 Severstal North America INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Severstal North America INC's total OSHA penalty of $669,995 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (42.5x the average). The employer has 16 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Akzo Nobel Decorative Paints in Huron, OH 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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