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Manufacturing · Roanoke, VA

Steel Dynamics

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steel Dynamics ranks #12,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty100% serious
$26,481
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#12,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steel Dynamics in Roanoke, VA has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $26,481. 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 Dynamics 5 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.4 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #12,465 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Olson Technologies INC in Allentown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,485 in current penalties.

0.4
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#12,465
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (0.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Steel Dynamics compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Steel Dynamics 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

$26,481 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Steel Dynamics.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0016324864OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALCIUM PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34HOMESTEAD BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TIMBER CREEK RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CONSTELLIUM MUSCLE S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1FIRTH RIXSON, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10MARTIN'S FAMOUS PAST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1R & D METAL FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11THE PICTSWEET COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4US FISHING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6BASIC MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 61R & B GRINDING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 42SABRE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SILVER BAY SEAFOODS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29HINKLE MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8E.I. DUPONT DE NEMOU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16NAUTIQUE BOAT COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11COOPER FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GREEN-MEADOWS PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8APX - YORK SHEET MET…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17PITTS ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10Steel Dynamics, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2
Steel Dynamics has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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 Dynamics in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Steel Dynamics sits at penalty rank #6,140 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($26,481 assessed).

How Steel Dynamics Compares

Steel Dynamics's 0.40 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 (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2018-02-14

Last Inspection

2023-05-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,296

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.4 violations per visit. That's $5,296 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$26,481

Current Penalty Amount

$26,481

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Steel Dynamics Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $26,481 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,296 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steel Dynamics, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($26,481 here).

Hirsh Industries LLC $26,481 DE Bimbo QSR Colorado, LLC $26,480 CO Rohrer Corporation $26,480 IL Olson Technologies INC $26,485 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Calcium Products 5 insp. Fort Dodge, IA Homestead Baking CO. 5 insp. Rumford, RI Timber Creek Resource, LLC 5 insp. Milwaukee, WI Constellium Muscle Shoals LLC 5 insp. Muscle Shoals, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hirsh Industries LLC
Dover, DE
2 inspections $26,481
Bimbo QSR Colorado, LLC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $26,480
Rohrer Corporation
Huntley, IL
3 inspections $26,480
Daesung Mode
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Olson Technologies INC
Allentown, PA
2 inspections $26,485

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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 Steel Dynamics safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steel Dynamics's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 5 inspections, including 2 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 Dynamics have? ▼
Steel Dynamics has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $26,481.
How many OSHA inspections has Steel Dynamics had? ▼
Steel Dynamics has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-02-14 and the most recent on 2023-05-24. This averages 0.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steel Dynamics? ▼
Steel Dynamics has been assessed $26,481 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Steel Dynamics have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steel Dynamics has 2 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 Dynamics operate in? ▼
Steel Dynamics operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Steel Dynamics rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steel Dynamics ranks #12,465 (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 Dynamics's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steel Dynamics's total OSHA penalty of $26,481 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Olson Technologies INC in Allentown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,485 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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