Establishment profile
REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.
2201 HARRISON AVE SW, CANTON, OH, 44706
Summary
REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC. has accumulated 31 OSHA violations across 12 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $26,175 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 87th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 103 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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 · 24 citations in this view · $26,175 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $4,575 | Feb 2004 | Aug 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 2 | 2 | $3,020 | Sep 2007 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 2 | 2 | $1,600 | Feb 2004 | Apr 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IV | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A09 | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $2,940 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 J02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 1 | 1 | $675 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 E01 | 1 | 1 | $540 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 J01 II | 1 | 1 | $540 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 A02 | 1 | 1 | $540 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 1 | 1 | $540 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $500 | Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $405 | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 B01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Feb 2004 | Feb 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0024 B | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2012 | Apr 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2008 | Jun 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C02 I | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 2007 | Sep 2007 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3311 within OH. Peer group: 103 employers. This establishment has 31 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, 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 REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2011 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,UNCONSCIOUSNESS,CPR,CARDIOVASC DISEASEFatality | 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 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 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 REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in OH — for REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC., 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 REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC. 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.). 8 cases · 8 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08-CA-123683 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-123682 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | Apr 2014 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-109427 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Aug 2013 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-087191 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2012 | Sep 2012 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-087208 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2012 | Oct 2012 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-066267 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-066266 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2011 | Nov 2011 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
| 08-CA-037434 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 08, Cleveland, Ohio |
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 REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS 2201 HARRISON AVENUE S.W. · CANTON, OH, 44706 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 1 | 0 | — | May 2023 | 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.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-08-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-03-20 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,100 | |
| 2012-06-07 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $3,100 | |
| 2012-02-03 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2011-11-18 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2011-10-17 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-04-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-10-13 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $5,460 | |
| 2009-04-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-06-04 | Complaint | 7 | 7 | $3,240 | |
| 2007-08-23 | Complaint | 6 | 2 | $1,375 | |
| 2003-12-16 | Complaint | 11 | 10 | $3,500 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, 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 REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record with 31 violations and $26,175 in total penalties.
- Has REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC..