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Sippel Steel Fabrication

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sippel Steel Fabrication has a mixed safety record: 14 violations across 6 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$14,886
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#24,444
of 100,495 penalized employers

Sippel Steel Fabrication in Ambridge, PA has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,886. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Sippel Steel Fabrication 6 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 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 (2.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Modern Industries, INC. in Erie, PA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $14,891 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
78.6%
of violations were serious
76%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Sippel Steel Fabrication compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sippel Steel Fabrication 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

$14,886 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Sippel Steel Fabrication

The federal enforcement record for Sippel Steel Fabrication in Ambridge, PA includes 6 OSHA inspections and 14 violations, translating to 2.33 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (78.6%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $26,445 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $14,886 - a 43.7% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,481. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-06-17 to 2020-09-16, a window of roughly 9 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2011-06-17

Last Inspection

2020-09-16

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,481

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 6 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $2,481 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

78.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$26,445

Current Penalty Amount

$14,886

Penalty Reduction

43.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,559 from the initial assessment of $26,445. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Sippel Steel Fabrication compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sippel Steel Fabrication Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.5
Violations 14 7.8
Total Penalty $14,886 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,481 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sippel Steel Fabrication safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sippel Steel Fabrication's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 14 violations across 6 inspections, including 11 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 Sippel Steel Fabrication have? ▼
Sippel Steel Fabrication has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,886.
How many OSHA inspections has Sippel Steel Fabrication had? ▼
Sippel Steel Fabrication has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-17 and the most recent on 2020-09-16. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sippel Steel Fabrication? ▼
Sippel Steel Fabrication has been assessed $14,886 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,445 (a 43.7% reduction).
Does Sippel Steel Fabrication have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sippel Steel Fabrication has 11 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 Sippel Steel Fabrication operate in? ▼
Sippel Steel Fabrication operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Sippel Steel Fabrication's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sippel Steel Fabrication's total OSHA penalty of $14,886 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Modern Industries, INC. in Erie, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,891 in current penalties.

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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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