Establishment profile
VERTEX STEEL INC.
12995 HILLVIEW STREET, DETROIT, MI, 48227
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Summary
VERTEX STEEL INC. has accumulated 11 OSHA violations across 2 inspections over 2 years of recorded history, with $9,600 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 50th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 691 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 38th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VERTEX 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, 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 · 11 citations in this view · $9,600 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408.12152(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.11825(2) | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.13370(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C03 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $600 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.22141(2) | 1 | 1 | $500 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.11872(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.11854(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.12154(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.11852(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
| 408.11841(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2023 | Dec 2023 |
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 3323 within MI. Peer group: 691 employers. This establishment has 11 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VERTEX 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 VERTEX STEEL INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 2+ years. Most recent activity: 2 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 VERTEX STEEL INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VERTEX 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 VERTEX 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 VERTEX STEEL INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VERTEX STEEL INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-07 | Complaint | 9 | 6 | $8,000 | |
| 2023-09-07 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | 2 | $1,600 |
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 VERTEX STEEL INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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 VERTEX STEEL INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- VERTEX STEEL INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record with 11 violations and $9,600 in total penalties.
- How does VERTEX STEEL INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- VERTEX STEEL INC. operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.