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Wholesale Trade · Flat Rock, MI

Target Steel INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Target Steel INC ranks #16,720 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty69% serious
$20,850
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#16,720
of 99,447 penalized employers

Target Steel INC in Flat Rock, MI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Target Steel INC 7 times across a longer 16-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 4.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,720 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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 runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pacific A and A Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.6
violations per inspection
68.8%
of violations were serious
#16,720
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 24/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Target Steel INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Target Steel INC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$20,850 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Target Steel INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.0011.322.533.845.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMERICAN INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 35VIANT COLLEGEVILLE, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9WAKEFERN FOOD CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10US FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5CRONIMET CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14GILLS ONIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17SCRAP MASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 28SA RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7HANS KISSLE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27INDORAMA VENTURES SU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12COM2 COMPUTERS AND T…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 43CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 40ALL STAR METALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 8AMCON DISTRIBUTING C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 11COASTAL PACIFIC FOOD…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6BULLFROG INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 5KOCH FOODS OF GADSDE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6MISSISSIPPI STEEL PR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SUNNYVALLEY SMOKED M…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12Target Steel INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32
Target Steel INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Target Steel INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Target Steel INC is the #760 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($20,850).

How Target Steel INC Compares

Target Steel INC's 4.57 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2010-08-10

Last Inspection

2026-04-10

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,979

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 7 inspections over 16 years, averaging 4.6 violations per visit. That's $2,979 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

68.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

31.3% 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

$42,350

Current Penalty Amount

$20,850

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,500 from the initial assessment of $42,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Target Steel INC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.0
Violations 32 5.5
Total Penalty $20,850 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,979 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,850 here).

SB Manufacturing, INC $20,853 KS Caribbean Distillers LLC $20,824 FL Langley Recycling Company, INC. $20,814 MO Koch Foods of Gadsden LLC $20,791 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

American Industrial Sales LLC 7 insp. Berlin, WI Viant Collegeville, LLC 7 insp. Collegeville, PA Wakefern Food Corporation 7 insp. Jamesburg, NJ US Foods, INC. 7 insp. Seabrook, NH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

SB Manufacturing, INC
Wichita, KS
2 inspections $20,853
Caribbean Distillers LLC
Auburndale, FL
3 inspections $20,824
Pacific A and A Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Langley Recycling Company, INC.
Kansas City, MO
3 inspections $20,814
Koch Foods of Gadsden LLC
Gadsden, AL
7 inspections $20,791

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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 Target Steel INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Target Steel INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 7 inspections, including 22 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Target Steel INC have? ▼
Target Steel INC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Target Steel INC had? ▼
Target Steel INC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-10 and the most recent on 2026-04-10. This averages 4.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Target Steel INC? ▼
Target Steel INC has been assessed $20,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,350 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Target Steel INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Target Steel INC has 22 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 Target Steel INC operate in? ▼
Target Steel 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 Target Steel INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Target Steel INC ranks #16,720 (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 Target Steel INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Target Steel INC's total OSHA penalty of $20,850 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pacific A and A Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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