1 open case OSHA company record
Schmidt Steel, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Highland Park, IL
- Inspections since 2023
- 1
- Citations
- 6
- Current penalties
- $69,512
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 2
Schmidt Steel, Inc. had 1 OSHA inspection since 2023, with 6 citations and $69,512 in current penalties. That includes 0 willful and 2 repeat citations. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1926.453, Aerial lifts (2 citations). One case is still open, so penalties may change.
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OSHA inspections at Schmidt Steel, Inc.
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2026 | 348808825 | N | Open | 6 | $69,512 |
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards Schmidt Steel, Inc. was cited for
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
1 citation · $4,966
Fall protection systems criteria and practices
Course: Fall Protection for Competent Persons: Awareness (Construction) →1 citation · $3,972
Eye and face protection
Course: Personal Protective Equipment in Construction for Workers →Prevent the next citation
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Questions about Schmidt Steel, Inc.’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected Schmidt Steel, Inc.?
OSHA records list 1 inspection of Schmidt Steel, Inc. in Highland Park, IL since 2023.
How much has Schmidt Steel, Inc. been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $139,022 in initial proposed penalties and $69,512 in current penalties across 6 citations. Open cases can still change.
What OSHA violations has Schmidt Steel, Inc. been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1926.453 (Aerial lifts): 2; 29 CFR 1926.760 (Fall protection): 1; 29 CFR 1926.502 (Fall protection systems criteria and practices): 1; 29 CFR 1926.755 (Column anchorage): 1; 29 CFR 1926.102 (Eye and face protection): 1.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
Is this the same company as other Schmidt Steel, Inc. locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Highland Park, IL only. Names merged here: SCHMIDT STEEL, INC..