This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2000. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Excel Steel Works Safety Record

Harrisonburg, VA

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/09/2000

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Excel Steel Works in Harrisonburg, Virginia has 36 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $2,950 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2000.

Excel Steel Works, located in Harrisonburg, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2000. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 36 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,950.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

36 Violations
7 Inspections
9 Serious
$2,950 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
27 ($290)
Serious?
9 ($2,660)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $3,400 in penalties for Excel Steel Works, later reduced to $2,950 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
4 citations $35
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $105
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $200
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $630
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/09/2000 Follow-Up? Harrisonburg, VA 0 $0
12/07/1999 Planned? Harrisonburg, VA 9 $450
10/27/1994 Planned? Harrisonburg, VA 4 $750
09/28/1993 Planned? Harrisonburg, VA 5 $900
07/05/1989 Planned? Harrisonburg, VA 6 $560
01/14/1976 Follow-Up? Harrisonburg, VA 0 $0
08/07/1975 Complaint? Harrisonburg, VA 12 $290

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