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Wholesale Trade · Tucson, AZ

Superior Steel Supply, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Superior Steel Supply, INC. ranks #53,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty25% serious
$5,250
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

Superior Steel Supply, INC. in Tucson, AZ has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,250. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Superior Steel Supply, INC. 2 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 20 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,923 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Earth First Recycling, INC. in Reno, NV is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,250 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
25.0%
of violations were serious
#53,923
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Superior Steel Supply, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Superior Steel Supply, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$5,250 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Superior Steel Supply, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.06.311.516.721.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALIFORNIA RANCH FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FLEX N GATE DETROIT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GDB INTERNATIONAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16CISCO FLOORING SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SARAH'S TRADING INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21BANNER WHOLESALE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CHOICE EQUIPMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16KRYGER GLASS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CALAVO GROWERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SAM'S USED PARTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENTERPRISE RECYCLING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ROYAL PAPER STOCK CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SAVAL FOODS CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ATMAX EQUIPMENT CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MIAMI INDUSTRIAL TRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5THE NATORI COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4IDAHO MILLING AND GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PEACOCK PAVERS ACQUI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SB SPECIALTY METALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BOOKS FOR LESS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Superior Steel Suppl…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20
Superior Steel Supply, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 20 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Superior Steel Supply, INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Superior Steel Supply, INC. ranks #2,613 at $5,250 current penalty.

How Superior Steel Supply, INC. Compares

Superior Steel Supply, INC.'s 10.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-08-18

Last Inspection

2018-10-15

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,625

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 8 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $2,625 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

25.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

75.0% 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

$5,250

Current Penalty Amount

$5,250

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Superior Steel Supply, INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Superior Steel Supply, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 20 5.5
Total Penalty $5,250 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,625 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Superior Steel Supply, INC., both outside AZ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,250 here).

Wilson Sporting Goods CO $5,250 TN Ventra Fowlerville $5,250 MI Peterson Trucks, INC. $5,250 CA Earth First Recycling, INC. $5,250 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

California Ranch Food Company, INC. 2 insp. Vernon, CA Flex N Gate Detroit LLC 2 insp. Detroit, MI GDB International, INC. 2 insp. Pinckneyville, IL Cisco Flooring Supplies 2 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wilson Sporting Goods CO
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $5,250
Ventra Fowlerville
Fowlerville, MI
3 inspections $5,250
Peterson Trucks, INC.
San Leandro, CA
2 inspections $5,250
Earth First Recycling, INC.
Reno, NV
2 inspections $5,250
Intelligrated, INC.
Westfield, MA
2 inspections $5,250

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What to do with this record

Use Superior Steel Supply, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Superior Steel Supply, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Superior Steel Supply, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Superior Steel Supply, INC. have? ▼
Superior Steel Supply, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,250.
How many OSHA inspections has Superior Steel Supply, INC. had? ▼
Superior Steel Supply, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-18 and the most recent on 2018-10-15. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Superior Steel Supply, INC.? ▼
Superior Steel Supply, INC. has been assessed $5,250 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Superior Steel Supply, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Superior Steel Supply, INC. has 5 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 Superior Steel Supply, INC. operate in? ▼
Superior Steel Supply, INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423510). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Superior Steel Supply, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Superior Steel Supply, INC. ranks #53,923 (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 Superior Steel Supply, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Superior Steel Supply, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,250 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Earth First Recycling, INC. in Reno, NV is a similar wholesale trade employer with $5,250 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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