Manufacturing · Edison, NJ

Steel Building Components, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steel Building Components, INC. ranks #14,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$23,684
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #14,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steel Building Components, INC. in Edison, NJ has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $23,684. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Steel Building Components, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #14,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Capitol Exhibit Services, INC. in Manassas, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $23,688 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection: 92.3%
of violations were serious: #14,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$23,684
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Steel Building Components, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$23,684 Bottom 14% least affordable more affordable than 14% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Steel Building Components, INC..

Steel Building Components, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Steel Building Components, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Steel Building Components, INC. is the #7,034 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($23,684).

How Steel Building Components, INC. Compares

Steel Building Components, INC.'s 3.25 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-02

Last Inspection

2018-07-06

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,921

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $5,921 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

92.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$36,437

Current Penalty Amount

$23,684

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $12,753 from the initial assessment of $36,437. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Steel Building Components, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Steel Building Components, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	13	8.0
Total Penalty	$23,684	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,921	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steel Building Components, INC., both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($23,684 here).

Canoak Missouri, LLC $23,686 MO John Rock, INC. $23,682 PA Capitol Exhibit Services, INC. $23,688 VA Waukesha Foundry, INC. $23,692 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Georgia-Pacific Cedar Springs LLC 4 insp. Cedar Springs, GA Apmar USA, INC. 4 insp. Springfield, MA Summit Polymers INC 4 insp. Portage, MI Merrill Iron & Steel, INC. 4 insp. Schofield, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Canoak Missouri, LLC

Salem, MO

3 inspections $23,686

John Rock, INC.

Coatesville, PA

2 inspections $23,682

Capitol Exhibit Services, INC.

Manassas, VA

2 inspections $23,688

Wahoo International, Inc.

Vista, CA

0 inspections $0

Waukesha Foundry, INC.

Waukesha, WI

6 inspections $23,692

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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 Steel Building Components, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Steel Building Components, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 Steel Building Components, INC. have? ▼

Steel Building Components, INC. has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $23,684.

How many OSHA inspections has Steel Building Components, INC. had? ▼

Steel Building Components, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-02 and the most recent on 2018-07-06. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Steel Building Components, INC.? ▼

Steel Building Components, INC. has been assessed $23,684 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $36,437 (a 35.0% reduction).

Does Steel Building Components, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Steel Building Components, INC. has 12 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 Steel Building Components, INC. operate in? ▼

Steel Building Components, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Steel Building Components, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steel Building Components, INC. ranks #14,399 (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 Steel Building Components, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Steel Building Components, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $23,684 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Capitol Exhibit Services, INC. in Manassas, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $23,688 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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