STEEL SERVICES, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, STEEL SERVICES, INC. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 276 LOWER BOUNDARY ST., MACON, GA 31206 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,628.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-04-19.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,628.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within GA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 48,956 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,799.18.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 30, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 6, 2014. Of the 15 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,628.00 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 $1,775.20 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Steel Services, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown of fundamental safety
This facility's $26,628 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in GA. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,065.
Comparing penalized facilities in MACON, GA (Broader Sector)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in MACON · Georgia data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was STEEL SERVICES, INC. cited for?
STEEL SERVICES, INC. received 15 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,628.00. The inspection opened on 2013-04-19.
How much was STEEL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,628.00 against STEEL SERVICES, INC. in MACON, GA. Average per citation: $1,775.20.
Is STEEL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, STEEL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 22 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 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $26,628.00 is above the industry average.