Establishment profile
AK STEEL CORPORATION
170 ARMCO ROAD, ASHLAND, KY, 41101
Operated by AK Steel Corporation · 1 of 16 establishments
Summary
AK STEEL CORPORATION has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 19 years of recorded history, with $39,200 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 28 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 93rd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AK STEEL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
23% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 2 distinct standards shown · 3 citations in this view · $39,200 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 3380.03101 A | 2 | 2 | $39,200 | Feb 2010 | May 2014 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 A03 I | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3311 within KY. Peer group: 28 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 1.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 11 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AK STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in KY — for AK Steel Corporation, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other AK Steel Corporation locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 58 cases · 58 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-CA-194890 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2017 | Jul 2017 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-177195 | Unfair labor practice | May 2016 | Aug 2016 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-155145 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-153816 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2015 | Jun 2015 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-136499 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2014 | Sep 2018 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-095300 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2012 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-092745 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2012 | Dec 2012 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-082664 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2012 | May 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-064904 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-064902 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-064165 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-061975 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2011 | Jun 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-060240 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-046286 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2011 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-046232 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2011 | Mar 2011 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-046223 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2011 | Jan 2013 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045603 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2010 | Aug 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045397 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2010 | Sep 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045364 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045032 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-045031 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044943 | Unfair labor practice | May 2009 | Aug 2009 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044842 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2009 | Jan 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044822 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2009 | Sep 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044461 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2008 | Jun 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044414 | Unfair labor practice | May 2008 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044411 | Unfair labor practice | May 2008 | Jun 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044135 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Feb 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044077 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044076 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044075 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2008 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-044019 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2007 | Jan 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043947 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043772 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2007 | Dec 2008 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043621 | Unfair labor practice | May 2007 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043620 | Unfair labor practice | May 2007 | Jun 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043018 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2006 | Sep 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043017 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2006 | Aug 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043016 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2006 | Sep 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-043008 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2006 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-042471 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2005 | Feb 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-042209 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2005 | Apr 2007 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-042208 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2005 | Feb 2010 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-042011 | Unfair labor practice | May 2005 | Sep 2005 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-040353 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2003 | Sep 2003 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-040352 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2003 | Nov 2005 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-040051 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2003 | Dec 2004 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-039037 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2002 | Mar 2002 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-038458 | Unfair labor practice | May 2001 | Feb 2003 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-037301 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2000 | Apr 2000 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-036302 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 1998 | Feb 2001 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-036296 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 1998 | Oct 1998 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-036208 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 1998 | Feb 2001 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-036171 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 1998 | May 2000 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-036148 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 1998 | Oct 2003 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-035940 | Unfair labor practice | May 1998 | Oct 2003 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-033450 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 1995 | Jan 1999 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
| 09-CA-032864 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 1995 | Apr 1999 | Closed | Region 09, Cincinnati, Ohio |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AK STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AK STEEL CORP 170 ARMCO RD · ASHLAND, KY, 41101 | AirWater | No Violation Identified | 4 | 0 | — | Jan 2023 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-06-24 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-10-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-12-02 | Complaint | 1 | — | $35,000 | |
| 2013-01-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-07-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-04-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-01-20 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-25 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2009-08-12 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2009-08-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-06-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-01-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2006-10-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
AK STEEL CORPORATION is one of 16 establishments rolled up under the parent organization AK Steel Corporation.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of AK Steel Corporation across all 16 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within KY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- KES ACQUISITION COMPANYSUMMITT — 2 federal enforcement records
- KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEELASHLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS INCGHENT — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONASHLAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- NORTH AMERICAN STAINLESS GPGHENT — 1 federal enforcement record
- KES ACQUISITION CO DBA KENTUCKY ELECTRIC STEELSUMMITT — 1 federal enforcement record
- GALLATIN STEEL, CO.GHENT — 1 federal enforcement record
- MAGNAFLEX INDUSTRIES, INC.MOUNT STERLING — 1 federal enforcement record
- AK STEEL CORPORATION (COKE PLANT)ASHLAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- GENERAL CABLE INDUSTRIES, INC.LAWRENCEBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by AK Steel Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- A.K. STEEL CORPORATIONBUTLER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMIDDLETOWN, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONDEARBORN, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONBUTLER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONASHLAND, KY — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONWEST CHESTER, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONCOSHOCTON, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONROCKPORT, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMANSFIELD, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMIDDLETOWN, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All AK Steel Corporation locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 331All employers in this industry
- Employers in KYState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in KYIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AK STEEL CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup AK Steel Corporation, which operates 16 establishments in our dataset.
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- What is AK STEEL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- AK STEEL CORPORATION has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $39,200 in total penalties.