Establishment profile
UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC.
5005 AUGUSTA ROAD, SAVANNAH, GA, 31408
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC. has accumulated 13 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 12 years of recorded history, with $19,539 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 63 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 74th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
100% 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. 11 distinct standards shown · 13 citations in this view · $19,539 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $5,467 | May 2014 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 A03 | 2 | 2 | $3,216 | May 2014 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 III B | 1 | 1 | $4,196 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,224 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 D02 | 1 | 1 | $1,020 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 1 | 1 | $816 | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2015 | Oct 2015 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 A03 | 1 | 1 | — | May 2014 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 II | 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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 4235 within GA. Peer group: 63 employers. This establishment has 13 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, 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 UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2013 | Caught Between,Chest,Pinned,Steel PlateFatality | 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 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, 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 UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, 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 UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, 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
Independent monitor required. First case: 2010-08-01. Most recent: 2011-05-24. Source: UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry — federal pleas, DPAs, and NPAs.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseALUMINUM GRATEcontract · Last action 2012-01-10$12,712
- Department of JusticeSTAINLESS TUBING ANGLE SHEET 7 FLAT BARcontract · Last action 2010-06-24$11,627
- Department of JusticeGALVANIZED FLAT BARcontract · Last action 2011-07-26$6,341
- Department of Justice4' X 8' 16 GUAGE CARBON STEEL SHEETcontract · Last action 2008-06-18$4,817
- Department of JusticeGALVANIZED SQUARE TUBINGcontract · Last action 2013-02-21$3,652
- Department of DefenseANGLEcontract · Last action 2009-08-26$3,074
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423510 - METAL SERVICE CENTERS AND OTHER METAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2013-02-21. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-08-12 | Follow-up | 5 | 2 | $10,200 | |
| 2013-11-07 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 8 | 7 | $9,339 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers within GA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- AMERIGO METAL RECYCLING, LLCLAKE CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALSOBROOK'S RECYCLINGHIRAM — 2 federal enforcement records
- STUBBS RECYCLINGSTATESBORO — 1 federal enforcement record
- COOKSEY IRON & METAL COMPANY, INC.TIFTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- GEORGIA RECYCLERSSAVANNAH — 1 federal enforcement record
- STAR PIPE LLCATLANTA — 1 federal enforcement record
- J.M. TULL METALS INC.NORCROSS — 1 federal enforcement record
- THE RECYCLING CENTER OF LIVE OAKTHOMASVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- KLOECKNER METALS CORPORATIONALPHARETTA — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, 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 UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 13 violations and $19,539 in total penalties.
- How does UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC. operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
- Has UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving UNIVERSAL STEEL SUPPLY, INC..