Manufacturing · Anchorage, AK

Steelfab

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Steelfab ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 27 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty85% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$10,100
OSHA penalties: 27
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Steelfab in Anchorage, AK has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 27 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Steelfab 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 27 violations, averaging 13.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gladwin Tank Manufacturing INC in Gladwin, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $10,100 in current penalties.

13.5
violations per inspection: 85.2%
of violations were serious: #34,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 27 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Steelfab

$10,100
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Steelfab runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,100 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Steelfab.

Steelfab has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 27 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.

Steelfab in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Steelfab is the #15,626 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($10,100).

How Steelfab Compares

Steelfab's 13.50 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 runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-11-08

Last Inspection

2017-10-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,050

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 13.5 violations per visit. That's $5,050 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.2% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.8% 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

$10,100

Current Penalty Amount

$10,100

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Steelfab	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	27	8.0
Total Penalty	$10,100	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$5,050	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Steelfab, both outside AK so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,100 here).

Radius Aerospace $10,100 AZ Sealy Concrete, INC. $10,100 TX Di Coat Corporation $10,100 MI Gladwin Tank Manufacturing INC $10,100 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Radius Aerospace

Chandler, AZ

2 inspections $10,100

Sealy Concrete, INC.

Sealy, TX

2 inspections $10,100

Di Coat Corporation

Novi, MI

3 inspections $10,100

Gladwin Tank Manufacturing INC

Gladwin, MI

4 inspections $10,100

PGP DBA Voss Taylor Division

Taylor, MI

3 inspections $10,100

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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 Steelfab safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Steelfab's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 27 violations across 2 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 Steelfab have? ▼

Steelfab has 27 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,100.

How many OSHA inspections has Steelfab had? ▼

Steelfab has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-08 and the most recent on 2017-10-03. This averages 13.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Steelfab? ▼

Steelfab has been assessed $10,100 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Steelfab have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Steelfab 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 Steelfab operate in? ▼

Steelfab operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Steelfab rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Steelfab ranks #34,591 (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 Steelfab's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Steelfab's total OSHA penalty of $10,100 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gladwin Tank Manufacturing INC in Gladwin, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,100 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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