Establishment profile
SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC
2726 KANASITA DRIVE, HIXSON, TN, 37343
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC has accumulated 5 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 12 years of recorded history, with $400 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 57th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 47 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
SOUTHERN TOOL 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,
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. 5 distinct standards shown · 5 citations in this view · $400 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 A06 | 1 | 1 | $100 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $100 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA | 1 | 1 | $100 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 9000.602 | 1 | 1 | $100 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | — | May 2014 | May 2014 |
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 TN. Peer group: 47 employers. This establishment has 5 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for SOUTHERN TOOL 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 SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
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 SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for SOUTHERN TOOL 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 SOUTHERN TOOL 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 SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for SOUTHERN TOOL 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 SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseMETAL STOCK ALUMINUM 6061F-1H.18 AL6061 FLAT 1 1/2 X 18contract · Last action 2010-09-30$26,925
- Department of Homeland Security5/8" PLATE STEEL AND 1/2" PLATE STEEL FOR PROJECT # 6052-2contract · Last action 2012-07-25$12,500
- Department of Defense7 EA 20 FT PIECES OF 3/8" X 8" FLAT BAR, 9 EA 4 FT X 8 FT OF 3/8" PLATING, 16 EA 3/8" X 24" X 10 FT FLAT BAR STRIPS OF STEEL TO THE PROPER 24" WIDTH.contract · Last action 2011-03-16$7,235
- Department of DefenseAL6061 FLAT SHEET 1/8 X 18 X 22 INCHcontract · Last action 2012-08-28$5,777
- Department of Defense4340 HT HOT ROLLcontract · Last action 2010-09-22$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 331491 - NONFERROUS METAL (EXCEPT COPPER AND ALUMINUM) ROLLING, DRAWING, AND EXTRUDING. Last action: 2012-08-28. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-28 | Complaint | 5 | — | $400 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on SOUTHERN TOOL 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 SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC's OSHA violation history?
- SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 5 violations and $400 in total penalties.
- How does SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- SOUTHERN TOOL STEEL INC operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.