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Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$900
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC in Wyoming, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $900. 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 & Steel, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #87,866 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Thompson Screen Prints, INC. in Rockwell, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $900 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#87,866
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC runs well below peers (0.06x 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

$900 Top 12% most affordable more affordable than 88% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.16.811.516.220.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEAST WEST SEAFOOD'S,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BLUE CUBE OPERATIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LYONDELL BASELL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRIME CONVERTING COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AUTANA COMPOSITES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AIR-FLO MFG. CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BRAYMAN PRECAST, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FREDERICK GOLDMAN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15NORTHWEST CONFECTION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION COMPACTED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CITGO PETROLEUM CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ATHA INTERIOR TRIM, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BRAMLI USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ATKORE INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8BIMBO QSR COLORADO, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL PRECISION PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PIONEER CUSTOM MOLDI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OLDS PRODUCTS CO. OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PRIMROSE CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OAK HILL VENEER, INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Stephens Pipe & Stee…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 & Steel, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC ranks #32,636 at $900 current penalty.

How Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC Compares

Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC's 1.50 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 well below peers (0.06x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-27

Last Inspection

2019-01-17

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$1,800

Current Penalty Amount

$900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $1,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($900 here).

Cashmere Molding INC $900 WA Boston Machine, INC. $900 MA Thompson Screen Prints, INC. $900 NC Design Dynamics, INC. $900 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

East West Seafood's, LLC 2 insp. Seattle, WA Blue Cube Operations LLC 2 insp. Freeport, TX Lyondell Basell 2 insp. LA Porte, TX Prime Converting Corporation 2 insp. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Boston Machine, INC.
Lowell, MA
2 inspections $900
Thompson Screen Prints, INC.
Rockwell, NC
2 inspections $900
The Fudge Factory, INC.
Manchester, VT
2 inspections $900
Action Industries, INC.
Arvada, CO
5 inspections $900
Dakota Windmill & Supply Company
Hurley, SD
2 inspections $900

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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 & Steel, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC have? ▼
Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $900.
How many OSHA inspections has Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC had? ▼
Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-27 and the most recent on 2019-01-17. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC? ▼
Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC has been assessed $900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC has 3 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 & Steel, LLC operate in? ▼
Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). 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 & 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 & Steel, LLC ranks #87,866 (the lower 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 Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stephens Pipe & Steel, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $900 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, Thompson Screen Prints, INC. in Rockwell, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $900 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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