Tier 4 Systematic

HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP.

📍 41000 E HURON RIVER DR, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2000-08-16
$44,425.00
Total Penalties
41
Citations
33/100
Risk Score
344
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 41000 E HURON RIVER DR, BELLEVILLE, MI 48111 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $44,425.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-08-16.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 23, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 1993. Of the 41 total citations, 15 (37%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $44,425.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,083.54 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Huron Valley Steel Corp. reveals a systemic collapse of industrial hygiene protocols, evidenced by the

Citation Matrix — 41 Citations
29 CFR 3255.1926(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1931(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1931(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1931(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1933
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1934(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1936(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1937(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1938(01 a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1939(01 a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1915(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1916(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1924(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1924(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 3255.1949(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 23, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. cited for?

HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. received 41 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $44,425.00. The inspection opened on 2000-08-16.

How much was HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $44,425.00 against HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. in BELLEVILLE, MI. Average per citation: $1,083.54.

Is HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HURON VALLEY STEEL CORP. has a risk score of 33 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $44,425.00 is above the industry average.