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REPUBLIC STEEL is an employer in LORAIN, OH. Federal records show 17 OSHA inspections with 59 violations and $585,881 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

REPUBLIC STEEL

1807 EAST 28TH STREET, LORAIN, OH, 44055

Parent: Republic Steel (4 locations)

EIN: 200485783

50 employees

Federal Enforcement
17
OSHA inspections
59 violations
$585,881 in penalties
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.
1 fatalities4 National Emphasis Program inspections10 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
1.9
Industry Avg DART
1.3
Self-Reported DART
3.3
Self-Reported TRIR
6.7
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
17
OSHA Violations
59
Total Penalties
$585,881
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
14 years
Last Activity
10yr ago
Inspection Rate
1.2/yr
Violation Rate
4.2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
27% willful49% serious$9,930 avg per violation$34,464 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHANLRB$585,881 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+4.8
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+2
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
8
Referral
7
Follow-up
1
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 71% of inspections
Recidivism: 12 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

100%
Worse than most peers
vs 102 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
98%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
97%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases
33
Unfair Labor Practice
33
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

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Inspection History

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement and program records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA) plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is REPUBLIC STEEL's OSHA violation history?
REPUBLIC STEEL has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 59 violations and $585,881 in total penalties.
Has REPUBLIC STEEL had any workplace fatalities?
Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving REPUBLIC STEEL.
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