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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Irondale, OH

Steel Valley Firebrick

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steel Valley Firebrick ranks #30,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty73% serious
$11,745
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#30,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steel Valley Firebrick in Irondale, OH has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,745. 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 Valley Firebrick 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #30,575 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Paul Cormier Well Service Co in Orange, TX is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
72.7%
of violations were serious
#30,575
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Steel Valley Firebrick compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Steel Valley Firebrick runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$11,745 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Steel Valley Firebrick.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.003.16.39.412.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED ROCK PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HELMERICH & PAYNE INTL DRILLING CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1CAL SIERRA DEVELOPMENT INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3NORTH VALLEY ROCK LLC DBA VALLEY ROCK PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2GENERAL PRODUCTION SERVICE OF CALIFORNIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0A. TEICHERT & SON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ROCK STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1LADD AND ASSOCIATES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0NEW EMPIRE AGGREGATE DBA WEST VALLEY SAND & GRAVEL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3FRANKLIN CONSTRUCTION, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0SANTA FE AGGREGATES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0PEDROTTI MATERIALS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HALLIBURTON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0CACTUS DRILLING COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CEMEX CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS PACIFIC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MCC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ANTHONY ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SPECIALTY GRANULES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0BUTTE EQUIPMENT RENTALS INC DBA BEAR CREEK QUARRY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0UNION DRILLING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Steel Valley Firebrick, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Steel Valley Firebrick has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas 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 Valley Firebrick in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Steel Valley Firebrick sits at penalty rank #254 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($11,745 assessed).

How Steel Valley Firebrick Compares

Steel Valley Firebrick's 3.67 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-01-23

Last Inspection

2022-12-20

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,915

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $3,915 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

72.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$19,056

Current Penalty Amount

$11,745

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,311 from the initial assessment of $19,056. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Steel Valley Firebrick compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Steel Valley Firebrick Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.2
Violations 11 3.1
Total Penalty $11,745 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,915 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steel Valley Firebrick, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,745 here).

Stony Point Rock Quarry INC $11,700 CA Trend Services INC. $11,690 TX Protech Minerals LLC $11,660 CA Lehigh Southwest Cement Company $11,660 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Rock Products 3 insp. Irwindale, CA Helmerich & Payne INTL Drilling CO 3 insp. Vernal, UT Cal Sierra Development INC 3 insp. Marysville, CA North Valley Rock LLC DBA Valley Rock Products 3 insp. Corning, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greenbrier Minerals - Group 4a
Davin, WV
0 inspections $0
Paul Cormier Well Service Co
Orange, TX
0 inspections $0
Vibration Technology
Floresville, TX
0 inspections $0
Airgas South
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Stony Point Rock Quarry INC
Sonoma, CA
3 inspections $11,700

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What to do with this record

Use Steel Valley Firebrick's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Steel Valley Firebrick against Greenbrier Minerals - Group 4a, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Valley Firebrick safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steel Valley Firebrick's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Steel Valley Firebrick have? ▼
Steel Valley Firebrick has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,745.
How many OSHA inspections has Steel Valley Firebrick had? ▼
Steel Valley Firebrick has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-23 and the most recent on 2022-12-20. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steel Valley Firebrick? ▼
Steel Valley Firebrick has been assessed $11,745 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,056 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does Steel Valley Firebrick have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steel Valley Firebrick has 8 serious violations, and 1 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 Steel Valley Firebrick operate in? ▼
Steel Valley Firebrick operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 212325). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Steel Valley Firebrick rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steel Valley Firebrick ranks #30,575 (the upper half 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 Valley Firebrick's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steel Valley Firebrick's total OSHA penalty of $11,745 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Paul Cormier Well Service Co in Orange, TX is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas 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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