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REPUBLIC STEEL CORP.
$1,651,339
penalties
166
viol.
67
insp.

REPUBLIC STEEL CORP.

2633 EIGTH STREET NORTHEAST, CANTON, OH 44724NAICS 331111

Inspections
67
Nov 1972 to Mar 2023 · 57 safety, 10 health
Violations
166
across 67 inspections
Penalties on record
$1,651,339
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 77Willful 40Repeat 25Other 24

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Inspection records

Mar 30, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#346604937$17,0007 viol.

Inspection #346604937

Dates

Opened
Mar 30, 2023
Closing Conference Date
Jul 25, 2023
Final Order
Aug 29, 2023
Closed
Jun 20, 2024

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
300
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$41,743
Penalties on Record
$17,000
Site Address
2633 8th Street Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
332111 Iron and Steel Forging

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03
Serious11$7,366$3,500Sep 1, 2023-Aug 29, 2023
010021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Serious11$7,366$3,500Sep 1, 2023-Aug 29, 2023
010031910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 B03 I
Serious15$14,733$5,000Sep 1, 2023-Aug 29, 2023
010041910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious13$12,278$5,000Sep 1, 2023-Aug 29, 2023
020011910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01
Other150$0$0Sep 1, 2023-Aug 29, 2023

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 18, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#346084064$149,54013 viol.

Inspection #346084064

Dates

Opened
Jul 18, 2022
Closing Conference Date
Nov 8, 2022
Final Order
Feb 16, 2023
Closed
Mar 3, 2025

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
309
Related Activity
3 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
7 serious, 6 repeat
Initial Penalties
$249,235
Penalties on Record
$149,540
Site Address
2633 8th Street Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02
Serious1169$14,502$8,701Mar 9, 2023-Feb 16, 2023
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I A
Serious1169$0$0Mar 9, 2023-Feb 16, 2023
01002A1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 IV
Serious13$14,502$8,701Mar 9, 2023-Feb 16, 2023
01002B1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 I03 I
Serious13$0$0Mar 9, 2023-Feb 16, 2023
01002C1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 I03 III
Serious13$0$0Mar 9, 2023-Feb 16, 2023

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 8, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345822092$42,8073 viol.

Inspection #345822092

Dates

Opened
Mar 8, 2022
Closing Conference Date
Mar 8, 2022
Contested
Sep 12, 2022
Final Order
Dec 28, 2022
Closed
Aug 29, 2023

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
125
Related Activity
5 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$105,659
Penalties on Record
$42,807
Site Address
2633 8th St. Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010021910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02
Serious220$14,502$7,251Sep 12, 2022Dec 28, 2022
010031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01
Serious14$11,396$5,556Feb 28, 2023Sep 12, 2022Dec 28, 2022
020011910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I
Repeat425$79,761$30,000Feb 28, 2023Sep 12, 2022Dec 28, 2022
Aug 9, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345466023$00 viol.

Inspection #345466023

Dates

Opened
Aug 9, 2021
Closing Conference Date
Aug 9, 2021
Closed
Sep 29, 2021

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
288
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2633 8th Street, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Apr 5, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345233688$126,38813 viol.

Inspection #345233688

Dates

Opened
Apr 5, 2021
Closing Conference Date
Apr 5, 2021
Final Order
Sep 24, 2021
Closed
Oct 12, 2022

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
288
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
7 serious, 2 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$220,399
Penalties on Record
$126,388
Site Address
2633 8th St. Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A
Serious11$13,653$8,192Feb 28, 2022-Sep 24, 2021
010021910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I
Serious120$13,653$8,192Feb 28, 2022-Sep 24, 2021
010031910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 B08
Serious11$13,653$8,192Feb 28, 2022-Sep 24, 2021
010041910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I
Other122$9,753$0-Sep 24, 2021
010051910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious16$13,653$8,192Sep 30, 2021-Sep 24, 2021

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 15, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344450556$00 viol.

Inspection #344450556

Dates

Opened
Nov 15, 2019
Closing Conference Date
Feb 4, 2020
Closed
Feb 4, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
372
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2633 8th St. Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331111

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Dec 20, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#342843877$1,0001 viol.

Inspection #342843877

Dates

Opened
Dec 20, 2017
Closing Conference Date
Feb 22, 2018
Contested
Mar 27, 2018
Final Order
Sep 20, 2018
Closed
Oct 31, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
300
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$10,163
Penalties on Record
$1,000
Site Address
2633 8th Street Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331111

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 M01 I
Other120$10,163$1,000Oct 20, 2018Mar 27, 2018Sep 20, 2018
Oct 19, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342721644$00 viol.

Inspection #342721644

Dates

Opened
Oct 19, 2017
Closing Conference Date
Oct 19, 2017
Closed
Dec 4, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
375
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2633 8th St. Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331111

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Dec 13, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341968881$28,57511 viol.

Inspection #341968881

Dates

Opened
Dec 13, 2016
Closing Conference Date
May 17, 2017
Contested
Jun 8, 2017
Final Order
Jun 18, 2018
Closed
Sep 26, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
250
Related Activity
4 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
10 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$142,870
Penalties on Record
$28,575
Site Address
2633 8th St. Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331111

Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I
Serious115$7,967$1,595Jul 18, 2018Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
01001B1910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 B11 II
Serious115$0$0Jul 18, 2018Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
010021910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D03 I B 1
Serious115$12,675$2,535Jul 18, 2018Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
01003A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02
Serious115$12,675$2,535Jul 18, 2018Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
01003B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious115$0$0Jul 18, 2018Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Dec 5, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341952091$27,3404 viol.

Inspection #341952091

Dates

Opened
Dec 5, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Dec 5, 2016
Contested
Jun 8, 2017
Final Order
Jun 18, 2018
Closed
Aug 23, 2018

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
400
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
1 serious, 3 repeat
Initial Penalties
$136,708
Penalties on Record
$27,340
Site Address
2633 8th Street Ne, Canton, OH 44704
Industry
331111

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious210$9,959$1,990Jul 18, 2017Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
02001A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Repeat110$126,749$25,350Jul 18, 2017Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
02001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Repeat15$0$0Jul 18, 2017Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
02001C1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I
Repeat110$0$0Jul 18, 2017Jun 8, 2017Jun 18, 2018
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Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.23Ladders29 citations · $487,080
1910.1025Lead22 citations · $170,924
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)13 citations · $330,460

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer2.5
Industry average3.1
Penalties per inspection
This employer$24,647
Industry average$2,943

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