Eastlake Steel LLC

Overview

Eastlake Steel LLC, a specialty trade contractor, in Madison, OH has been inspected by OSHA 3 times since 2020. Inspectors documented 3 citations, including 2 willful and 1 repeat violations. Total OSHA penalties assessed against Eastlake Steel LLC come to $27,057. Based on this record, SafeCheck assigns a safety grade of F.

Violations explained

• Scaffold training

  29 CFR 1926.454(d)(7)

  1×

  Workers using scaffolds were not trained in their safe erection, use, and dismantling.

• Eye and face protection

  29 CFR 1926.102(b)(7)

  1×

  Workers exposed to flying particles, chemicals, or radiation did not have proper eye or face protection.

• Machine guarding

  29 CFR 1910.212(c)(10)

  1×

  Machinery with hazardous moving parts lacked required guards.

Inspection timeline

1. April 12, 2025

   1 violation cited (1 willful).

2. March 9, 2023

   2 violations cited (1 willful).

3. August 23, 2020

   No violations cited.

Penalties

Initially proposed

$39,713

Current

$27,057

Reduced after settlement

$12,656 (32%)

OSHA frequently reduces initially proposed penalties through informal settlements. The current penalty is what Eastlake Steel LLC actually owes after those adjustments.

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastlake Steel LLC safe to hire?

Eastlake Steel LLC has a SafeCheck grade of F, indicating a below-average OSHA enforcement record (3 citations). This includes 2 willful violations and 1 repeat violation. A poor safety record is a risk factor; consider asking what the contractor has changed since these citations were issued.

How many OSHA violations does Eastlake Steel LLC have?

Eastlake Steel LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record across 3 inspections. Of those, 0 are classified as serious, 2 as willful, and 1 as repeat.

What was Eastlake Steel LLC cited for?

OSHA's most frequent citation against Eastlake Steel LLC relates to scaffold training. SafeCheck's full violation breakdown above translates each cited standard into plain English.

How much has Eastlake Steel LLC paid in OSHA penalties?

Eastlake Steel LLC has been assessed $27,057 in current OSHA penalties. Initial proposed penalties can be higher; OSHA often reduces them through informal settlement.

When was Eastlake Steel LLC last inspected by OSHA?

OSHA's most recent inspection of Eastlake Steel LLC on record was on April 12, 2025.

Where does this OSHA data come from?

SafeCheck builds every scorecard from the U.S. Department of Labor's public OSHA enforcement data. Data shown is current as of May 25, 2026.