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Steel Tank & Fabricating CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steel Tank & Fabricating CO ranks #23,587 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty72% serious
$15,300
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#23,587
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steel Tank & Fabricating CO in Mancelona, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,300. 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 Tank & Fabricating CO 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 10.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,587 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Innerstave, LLC in Sonoma, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $15,300 in current penalties.

10.7
violations per inspection
71.9%
of violations were serious
#23,587
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Steel Tank & Fabricating CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Steel Tank & Fabricating CO 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

$15,300 Bottom 24% least affordable more affordable than 24% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Steel Tank & Fabricating CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEWAUNEE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TEX-TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32ADVANCED EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21PROPHET GEAR CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VOESTALPINE NORTRAK,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WILSON TRAILER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STAR PIPE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANCOR OHIO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ASB SPORTS ACQUISITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JASPER WYMAN & SON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9G & J PEPSI COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PLASKOLITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HFI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MINCEY MARBLE MFG, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BULL MOOSE TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SIKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUBURBAN MACHINE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SMURFIT KAPPA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Steel Tank & Fabrica…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32
Steel Tank & Fabricating CO has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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 Tank & Fabricating CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Steel Tank & Fabricating CO sits at penalty rank #11,171 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($15,300 assessed).

How Steel Tank & Fabricating CO Compares

Steel Tank & Fabricating CO's 10.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-13

Last Inspection

2014-07-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,100

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.7 violations per visit. That's $5,100 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

71.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

28.1% 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

$30,000

Current Penalty Amount

$15,300

Penalty Reduction

49.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,700 from the initial assessment of $30,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Steel Tank & Fabricating CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Steel Tank & Fabricating CO Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $15,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,100 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steel Tank & Fabricating CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,300 here).

Blentech Corporation $15,300 CA Novatec, INC. $15,300 MD Autumn-Harp, INC. $15,300 VT Innerstave, LLC $15,300 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Kewaunee Fabrications, L.L.C. 3 insp. Kewaunee, WI Tex-Tube Company 3 insp. Houston, TX Advanced Equipment Corporation 3 insp. Fullerton, CA Prophet Gear CO. 3 insp. Prophetstown, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blentech Corporation
Santa Rosa, CA
3 inspections $15,300
Novatec, INC.
Baltimore, MD
2 inspections $15,300
Autumn-Harp, INC.
Essex Junction, VT
3 inspections $15,300
Innerstave, LLC
Sonoma, CA
2 inspections $15,300
Jore Corporation
Ronan, MT
8 inspections $15,300

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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 Tank & Fabricating CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steel Tank & Fabricating CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 3 inspections, including 23 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 Steel Tank & Fabricating CO have? ▼
Steel Tank & Fabricating CO has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Steel Tank & Fabricating CO had? ▼
Steel Tank & Fabricating CO has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-13 and the most recent on 2014-07-22. This averages 10.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steel Tank & Fabricating CO? ▼
Steel Tank & Fabricating CO has been assessed $15,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,000 (a 49.0% reduction).
Does Steel Tank & Fabricating CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steel Tank & Fabricating CO has 23 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 Tank & Fabricating CO operate in? ▼
Steel Tank & Fabricating CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332420). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Steel Tank & Fabricating CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steel Tank & Fabricating CO ranks #23,587 (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 Tank & Fabricating CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steel Tank & Fabricating CO's total OSHA penalty of $15,300 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Innerstave, LLC in Sonoma, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,300 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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