Establishment profile
O'NEAL STEEL, LLC
4530 MESSER AIRPORT HIGHWAY, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35222
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
O'NEAL STEEL, LLC has accumulated 7 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 45 years of recorded history, with $5,530 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 69th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 36 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
O'NEAL STEEL, LLC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
30% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 7 citations in this view · $5,530 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 XI | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 III | 1 | 1 | $780 | May 1993 | May 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A04 | 1 | 1 | $250 | Jun 1986 | Jun 1986 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1997 | Jan 1997 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 4235 within AL. Peer group: 36 employers. This establishment has 7 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for O'NEAL STEEL, LLC. 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Feb 2020 – May 2024 · 4 in last 5 years
Most frequent event: Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c.
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Struck by other falling object n.e.c. | Finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s) | Amputation | |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Compressed or pinched by shifting objects or equipment | Finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified | Hospitalized | |
| Jun 28, 2022 | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Jaw, chin | Hospitalized | |
| Sep 27, 2021 | Struck by swinging or slipping object, other than handheld, n.e.c. | Multiple face locations | Hospitalized | |
| Feb 5, 2020 | Struck by falling object or equipment, unspecified | Leg(s), unspecified | Hospitalized |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2020 | Attachment Hook,Broken Bone,Caught Between,Chain,Crane,Crushed,Dumpster,Falling Object,H-Beam,Hoist,Hoisting Mechanism,Inexperience,Knee,Leg,Loading,Machine operator,Material Handling,Metal,Misjudgment,Misjudgment of Hazardous Situation,Scrap Metal,Steel,Steel Beam,Work Surface | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Aug 12, 1996 | CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,MECH MAT HANDLING,STRUCK BYFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 22, 1986 | CHEST,WORK RULES,CLEANING,DRUM,ELECTRONIC CONTROL,LOCKOUT,CRUSHEDFatality | 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 O'NEAL STEEL, LLC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for O'NEAL STEEL, LLC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in AL — for O'NEAL STEEL, LLC, 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 O'NEAL STEEL, LLC 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-CA-032088 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 1999 | Jan 2001 | Closed | Region 10, Atlanta, Georgia |
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
Office of Foreign Labor Certification — labor condition applications for H-1B, H-2A, H-2B visa programs. Wage ratio = offered / prevailing wage. Historical data only: DOL ended OFLC Performance Data Disclosure publication in 2026, so the figures above reflect filings through the last ingested cycle and are not being refreshed. Treat as a historical snapshot, not a current signal.
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for O'NEAL STEEL, LLC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ONEAL STEEL INC 744 41ST ST NORTH · BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35222 | WaterRCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | 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 O'NEAL STEEL, LLC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseSTEEL PLATEcontract · Last action 2009-09-22$89,036
- Department of Justice120 EACH 18 GUAGE STAINLESS STEEL, 4 X 8 SHEETS, FOR FCC YAZOO CITY FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT (EMERGENCY PURCHASE)contract · Last action 2014-08-12$14,400
- Department of JusticeVARIOUS MATERIALS/SUPPLIES: 40 EACH 1 1/4" PIPE SCH 40, 8 EACH 10" CHANNELS, 20 EACH 8" CHANNELS, 10 EACH 6" H-BEAMS, 60 EACH STAIR TREAD GRATE SERRATED, AND 8 EACH PLATFORM GRATING SERRATED FOR FCC YAZOO CITY FACILITIES DEPARTMENT (PROJECT 3A5P)contract · Last action 2014-01-14$13,150
- Department of the InteriorX:NOGRN, STEEL FOR LEIPER'S FORK MAINTENANCE NATCHEZ TRACE PARKWAYcontract · Last action 2015-07-23$13,051
- Department of JusticeVARIOUS AMOUNTS AND SIZES OF ANGLES, FLAT BARS, SQUARE TUBING, EXPANDED METAL SHEET (FLAT), CD ROUND, AND SEAMLESS PIPE FOR INSTITUTION SHOWERS AT FCC-YAZOO CITY (FACILITIES DEPARTMENT)contract · Last action 2010-07-23$10,552
- Department of AgricultureWELDING FLAT STEELcontract · Last action 2008-07-11$10,098
- Department of JusticeMETAL SHEETScontract · Last action 2008-08-25$8,840
- Department of Health and Human ServicesRENOVATION OF HORSE BARNcontract · Last action 2011-06-22$5,307
- Department of Veterans AffairsSMALL PURCHASE DATAcontract · Last action 2008-08-13$1,348
- Department of Veterans Affairs24 GAUGE STAINLESS STEEL 4X10 SHEETcontract · Last action 2007-12-14$800
- Department of Veterans Affairs3"X3"X24', 3/16" WALL TUBE STEELcontract · Last action 2008-04-03$170
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 331111 - IRON AND STEEL MILLS. Last action: 2015-07-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-10-04 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-02-13 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-08-12 | Accident | 5 | 4 | $4,500 | |
| 1993-05-14 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $780 | |
| 1987-06-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-05-22 | Accident | 1 | — | $250 | |
| 1984-02-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-01-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-07-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-07-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- SABEL STEEL SERVICE, INC.DOTHAN — 2 federal enforcement records
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- METALWEST BIRMINGHAMBIRMINGHAM — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on O'NEAL STEEL, LLC 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 O'NEAL STEEL, LLC's OSHA violation history?
- O'NEAL STEEL, LLC has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 7 violations and $5,530 in total penalties.
- How does O'NEAL STEEL, LLC's safety record compare to its industry?
- O'NEAL STEEL, LLC operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
- Has O'NEAL STEEL, LLC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving O'NEAL STEEL, LLC.