Olympic Steel Safety Record

Milford, CT · Wholesale Trade

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 05/08/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Olympic Steel in Milford, Connecticut has 39 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $34,316 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 2025.

Olympic Steel in Milford, Connecticut has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Olympic Steel among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

15 of the 39 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Connecticut workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.6 Olympic Steel violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
1 Serious (5 yr)
$14,766 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 39 violations, $34,316 in penalties across 7 inspections
39 Total Violations
7 Total Inspections
15 Total Serious
$34,316 Total Penalties
Serious?
1 ($6,216)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($8,550)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
Violations decreased 95% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 37 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $51,885 in penalties for Olympic Steel, later reduced to $34,316 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
7 citations $1,125
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $18,500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $3,375
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $7,341

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Olympic Steel in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/08/2025 Referral? Milford, CT 1 $8,550
05/02/2022 Referral? Milford, CT 1 $6,216
01/20/2009 Referral? Milford, CT 2 $6,000
03/31/2008 Complaint? Milford, CT 3 $0
01/08/2001 Referral? Milford, CT 1 $2,750
01/15/1998 Referral? Milford, CT 3 $0
09/16/1991 Complaint? Milford, CT 28 $10,800

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