REPUBLIC STEEL is an employer in LORAIN, OH. Federal records show 17 OSHA inspections with 59 violations and $585,881 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

REPUBLIC STEEL

1807 EAST 28TH STREET, LORAIN, OH, 44055

Parent: Republic Steel (4 locations)

EIN: 200485783

50 employees

Federal Enforcement
17
OSHA inspections
59 violations
$585,881 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
1 fatalities4 National Emphasis Program inspections10 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.9
Industry Avg DART
1.3
Self-Reported DART
3.3
Self-Reported TRIR
6.7
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
17
OSHA Violations
59
Total Penalties
$585,881
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
14 years
Last Activity
10yr ago
Inspection Rate
1.2/yr
Violation Rate
4.2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
27% willful49% serious$9,930 avg per violation$34,464 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$585,881 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+4.8
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+2
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
8
Referral
7
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 71% of inspections
Recidivism: 12 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 102 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
98%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
97%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
33
Unfair Labor Practice
33
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is REPUBLIC STEEL's OSHA violation history?
REPUBLIC STEEL has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 59 violations and $585,881 in total penalties.
Has REPUBLIC STEEL had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving REPUBLIC STEEL.