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Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. ranks #5,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$48,361
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#5,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. in Mount Sterling, OH has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,361. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,382 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Tulip Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $48,380 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#5,382
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$48,361 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.311.420.529.638.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEWIS BROTHERS LUMBE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25BEST HARVEST BAKERIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11LLOYD INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32POLYURETHANE SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7YUMA ETHANOL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30MASTERCRAFT INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6WELLINGTON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11DIXIE CONVERTING COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17MATCOR AUTOMOTIVE INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4H.J. HEINZ COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4CHEMART COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11TAHOE ASPHALT, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22BLUESCOPE BUILDINGS …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12DI HIGHWAY SIGN & ST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8SANY AMERICA INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4JOHNSON HEALTH TECH …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6MCK ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HB&G BUILDING PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31Stephens Pipe and St…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. ranks #2,742 at $48,361 current penalty.

How Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. Compares

Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC.'s 1.80 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-12-19

Last Inspection

2021-10-21

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,672

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $9,672 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

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

$84,281

Current Penalty Amount

$48,361

Penalty Reduction

42.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,920 from the initial assessment of $84,281. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $48,361 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,672 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC., both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,361 here).

Suja Life, LLC $48,380 CA Tulip Corporation $48,380 NY Timber Creek Resources LLC $48,327 WI Manko Window Systems, INC. $48,398 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Lewis Brothers Lumber Company, INC. 5 insp. Aliceville, AL Best Harvest Bakeries 5 insp. Kansas City, KS Lloyd Industries, INC. 5 insp. Montgomeryville, PA Polyurethane Specialties Company, INC. 5 insp. Lyndhurst, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dixieland Pallets
Talmo, GA
0 inspections $0
Suja Life, LLC
Oceanside, CA
3 inspections $48,380
Tulip Corporation
Niagara Falls, NY
6 inspections $48,380
Timber Creek Resources LLC
Antigo, WI
3 inspections $48,327
Manko Window Systems, INC.
Aurora, CO
4 inspections $48,398

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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 Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. have? ▼
Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,361.
How many OSHA inspections has Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. had? ▼
Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-19 and the most recent on 2021-10-21. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC.? ▼
Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. has been assessed $48,361 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,281 (a 42.6% reduction).
Does Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. has 9 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 Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. operate in? ▼
Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC. ranks #5,382 (the top 5% 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 Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stephens Pipe and Steel, LLC.'s total OSHA penalty of $48,361 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tulip Corporation in Niagara Falls, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $48,380 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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