Establishment profile
MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO
7425 FAIRFIELD ROAD, COLUMBIA, SC, 29203
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Summary
MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO has accumulated 64 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 37 years of recorded history, with $13,995 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 289 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO appears in OSHA workplace safety and MSHA mine safety records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
90% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 8 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3323 within SC. Peer group: 289 employers. This establishment has 64 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. 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 MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 1998 | BURN,OXYGEN,SHEARING MACHINE,WORK RULES,SCRAP YARD,EXPLOSION,HIGH PRESSURE,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT,TANK | 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 4+ years. Most recent activity: 4 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 MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in SC — for MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO, not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO operations in the same state.
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-03 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $8,500 | |
| 2013-01-17 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $625 | |
| 2006-09-07 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $500 | |
| 2003-04-16 | Accident | 4 | 2 | $750 | |
| 2001-11-19 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-09-19 | Planned | 10 | 5 | $1,110 | |
| 1998-10-23 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $160 | |
| 1992-01-09 | Planned | 14 | 6 | $900 | |
| 1990-06-05 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-04-21 | Planned | 21 | 5 | $1,450 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- VULCRAFT DIVISION OF NUCOR CORP.FLORENCE — 1 federal enforcement record
- DIVISION FIVE INCYONGES ISLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO 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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Frequently asked
- What is MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO's OSHA violation history?
- MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 64 violations and $13,995 in total penalties.
- How does MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO's safety record compare to its industry?
- MID-CAROLINA STEEL AND RECYCLING CO operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.