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Manufacturing · North Kansas City, MO

Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube ranks #20,504 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$17,500
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,504
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube in North Kansas City, MO has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,500. 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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,504 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, LLC in North Andover, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,500 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#20,504
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,500 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.022.033.044.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDIPEN M SHAH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29ALL QUALITY MACHININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GLIDEWELL LABORATORIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HUNT REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SS INDUSTRIES HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PRL ALUMINUM INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SUSQUEHANNA GLASS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GEORGETOWN WOOD AND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ADVANCED CONCRETE SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG RIVER CAST STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WALMAN OPTICAL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BROTHERS INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10INTERSTATE PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TERMAX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUALTOOL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16VALERO MCKEE REFINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14AMERICAN TESTING LAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MASTER WOODCRAFT CAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Steel Ventures, LLC,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube sits at penalty rank #9,759 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,500 assessed).

How Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube Compares

Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube's 0.50 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-08

Last Inspection

2013-01-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $8,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% 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

$35,000

Current Penalty Amount

$17,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,500 from the initial assessment of $35,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $17,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube, both outside MO so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,500 here).

WCJ Pilgrim LLC $17,500 PA Purple Innovation LLC $17,500 UT Whitlam Group $17,500 MI Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, LLC $17,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Dipen M Shah 2 insp. Baldwyn, MS All Quality Machining & Finishing, LLC 2 insp. Christiana, PA Tenneco Automotive Operating Company INC. 2 insp. Marshall, MI Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, INC. 2 insp. Charles City, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

WCJ Pilgrim LLC
York, PA
2 inspections $17,500
Purple Innovation LLC
Alpine, UT
2 inspections $17,500
Whitlam Group
Center Line, MI
2 inspections $17,500
Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, LLC
North Andover, MA
2 inspections $17,500
Flocon, INC.
Cary, IL
2 inspections $17,500

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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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube have? ▼
Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube had? ▼
Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-08 and the most recent on 2013-01-02. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube? ▼
Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube has been assessed $17,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $35,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube has 0 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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube operate in? ▼
Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331221). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube ranks #20,504 (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 Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Steel Ventures, LLC, DBA Exl Tube's total OSHA penalty of $17,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, LLC in North Andover, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,500 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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