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Wholesale Trade · Rialto, CA

Tubular Steel INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tubular Steel INC ranks #22,032 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$16,265
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,032
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tubular Steel INC in Rialto, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,265. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tubular Steel INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,032 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). 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, Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham in Bellingham, MN is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $16,275 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#22,032
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tubular Steel INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tubular Steel INC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$16,265 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tubular Steel INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSERAMPORE INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BRUCE R. PETTY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MULLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TURNIPSEED INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4ALLIANCE AG & GRAIN,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ROMEO & SONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTRY ENTERPRISES LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2VANDER HAAG'S INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9F.J.& P.KRUSE,INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FORGE TRUCK CENTERS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GSC ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL PLASTICS MF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KING PACKAGING CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TURF & GARDEN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TRI-STATE SURGICAL S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1COLUMBUS SCRAP MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LYNK PACKAGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PALLET EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5TEMPEL GRAIN ELEVATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Tubular Steel INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Tubular Steel INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Tubular Steel INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Tubular Steel INC ranks #1,041 at $16,265 current penalty.

How Tubular Steel INC Compares

Tubular Steel INC's 2.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-06-25

Last Inspection

2017-05-05

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,133

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $8,133 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$17,575

Current Penalty Amount

$16,265

Penalty Reduction

7.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,310 from the initial assessment of $17,575. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

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

Metric Tubular Steel INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 4 5.5
Total Penalty $16,265 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,133 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,265 here).

Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham $16,275 MN National Specialty Aggregates, LLC $16,277 LA Howbert Company, PLL, DBA Benton Elevator $16,290 OH Pull-a-Part of Augusta, LLC $16,237 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Serampore Industries 2 insp. Houston, TX Bruce R. Petty INC. 2 insp. Davenport, IA Muller, INC. 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Turnipseed International, INC. 2 insp. Columbiana, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Eagle Auto Body Parts
Grand Prairie, TX
0 inspections $0
Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham
Bellingham, MN
2 inspections $16,275
National Specialty Aggregates, LLC
Slidell, LA
2 inspections $16,277
Howbert Company, PLL, DBA Benton Elevator
Millersburg, OH
3 inspections $16,290
LB International
Hauppauge, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Tubular Steel INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Tubular Steel INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections. 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 Tubular Steel INC have? ▼
Tubular Steel INC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,265.
How many OSHA inspections has Tubular Steel INC had? ▼
Tubular Steel INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-25 and the most recent on 2017-05-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tubular Steel INC? ▼
Tubular Steel INC has been assessed $16,265 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $17,575 (a 7.5% reduction).
What industry does Tubular Steel INC operate in? ▼
Tubular 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 Tubular Steel INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tubular Steel INC ranks #22,032 (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 Tubular Steel INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Tubular Steel INC's total OSHA penalty of $16,265 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Farmers Cooperative Elevator Company of Bellingham in Bellingham, MN is a similar wholesale trade employer with $16,275 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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