Establishment profile
FAB STEEL, INC.
476 TRANSPORT CT, LEXINGTON, KY, 40511
331221 — Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
Summary
FAB STEEL, INC. has accumulated 36 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 30 years of recorded history, with $11,250 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 43 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 83rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
FAB STEEL, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, 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
100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 20 citations in this view · $11,250 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03II | 1 | 1 | $1,600 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 B02 III | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 II | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 I | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 III | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G02 III | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A03 I | 1 | 1 | $875 | Aug 2001 | Aug 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Jul 2010 | Jul 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $450 | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C02 | 1 | 1 | $188 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E05 | 1 | 1 | $188 | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04III | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2015 | Apr 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jul 2010 | Jul 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 VII | 1 | 1 | — | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 2010 | May 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 H01 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2001 | Oct 2001 |
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 3312 within KY. Peer group: 43 employers. This establishment has 36 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2009 | RESPIRATORY,FLAMMABLE VAPORS,XYLENE,DRUG OVERDOSE,SPRAY PAINTING,NAPHTHA,PAINT,TOLUENE,CARDIAC ARREST,PAINTERFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 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 FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 FAB STEEL, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-12 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $2,050 | |
| 2010-04-16 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $750 | |
| 2010-01-05 | Accident | 6 | 4 | $1,425 | |
| 2001-09-06 | Referral | 13 | 1 | $900 | |
| 2001-07-23 | Planned | 8 | 8 | $6,125 | |
| 1996-03-21 | Planned | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- TARTER TUBE LLCDUNNVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
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- PLYMOUTH STEEL CORPORATIONFLORENCE — 1 federal enforcement record
- WORTHINGTON STEEL COMPANY OF KENTUCKY, LLCLOUISVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- PTC ALLIANCEHOPKINSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- WOLF STEEL U.S.A. INC.CRITTENDEN — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FAB STEEL, INC. 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 FAB STEEL, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- FAB STEEL, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 36 violations and $11,250 in total penalties.
- How does FAB STEEL, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- FAB STEEL, INC. operates in the rolled steel shape manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
- Has FAB STEEL, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving FAB STEEL, INC..