Establishment profile
COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP
31440 STEPHENSON HWY, MADISON HEIGHTS, MI, 48071
332811 — Metal Heat Treating
Summary
COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP has accumulated 102 OSHA violations across 19 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $36,231 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 522 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
58% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 35 citations in this view · $22,919 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 3 | 3 | $2,420 | Jun 2000 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021502 | 3 | 2 | $877 | Sep 1993 | Jun 2000 |
| 29 CFR 4081.331201 | 2 | 2 | $1,650 | Jun 2000 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0716 | 2 | 2 | $1,370 | Jun 2000 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.073101 | 2 | 2 | $1,370 | Jun 2000 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.072701 | 2 | 2 | $1,070 | Sep 1993 | Jun 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Dec 1999 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 2 | 2 | $877 | Sep 1993 | Jun 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 | 2 | 2 | $625 | Jun 2000 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 2 | $60 | Jun 2000 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.216303 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 2000 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1993 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.064502 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 1993 | Jul 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H03 III | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | Jan 2005 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 408.15825(2) | 1 | 1 | $1,750 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 3256.000801 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 2013 | Aug 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 F01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Feb 2024 | Feb 2024 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3328 within MI. Peer group: 522 employers. This establishment has 102 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 82 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 7 cases · 7 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-328161 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2023 | — | Open | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-327944 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2023 | Dec 2023 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-268981 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2020 | Jan 2021 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-216760 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2018 | Aug 2018 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-120639 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2014 | Feb 2014 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-090452 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2012 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-051778 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2009 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORPORATION 31440 STEPHENSON HWY. · MADISON HTS, MI, 48071 | AirRCRA | No Violation Identified | 1 | 0 | — | Nov 2022 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-31 | Complaint | 13 | 9 | $5,000 | |
| 2023-10-31 | Complaint | 7 | 6 | $5,100 | |
| 2018-05-09 | Unprogrammed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-03-12 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 2014-08-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-06-03 | Complaint | 6 | 2 | $2,500 | |
| 2011-08-19 | Planned | 1 | 1 | $500 | |
| 2009-03-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-02-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-08-12 | Planned | 7 | 2 | $3,750 | |
| 2004-08-12 | Complaint | 10 | 1 | $4,875 | |
| 2004-08-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-04-28 | Planned | 6 | — | $510 | |
| 2002-09-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-04-03 | Planned | 28 | 12 | $9,132 | |
| 1999-09-23 | Planned | 10 | 8 | $2,064 | |
| 1993-07-29 | Planned | 11 | 5 | $1,500 | |
| 1973-04-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- GREAT WESTERN TECHNOLOGIES INCTROY — 2 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP's OSHA violation history?
- COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP has 19 OSHA inspections on record with 102 violations and $36,231 in total penalties.
- How does COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP's safety record compare to its industry?
- COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP operates in the metal heat treating industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3. COMMERCIAL STEEL TREATING CORP's self-reported DART rate is 2.08 compared to an industry average of 2.6.