Establishment profile
AK STEEL CORPORATION
4001 MILLER RD, DEARBORN, MI, 48120
Operated by AK Steel Corporation · 1 of 16 establishments
331110 — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
Summary
AK STEEL CORPORATION has accumulated 19 OSHA violations across 22 inspections over 11 years of recorded history, with $31,360 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 82nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 73 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 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 and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
45% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 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. 19 distinct standards shown · 19 citations in this view · $31,360 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408.11835(3) | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Mar 2019 | Mar 2019 |
| 408.1011(A) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Dec 2019 | Dec 2019 |
| 408.11875(2) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Feb 2017 | Feb 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D03 I | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 325.47201(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Mar 2017 | Mar 2017 |
| 325.70016(2) | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 325.70003(1) | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 G03 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 408.13390 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2015 |
| 408.22129(4) | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jun 2016 | Jun 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 D03 | 1 | 1 | $960 | Aug 2015 | Aug 2015 |
| 408.11843(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2019 | Jun 2019 |
| 325.70004(B) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 G04 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 325.70015(2)(B) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 325.70015(6) | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2017 | Jan 2017 |
| 408.10213(5) | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2016 | Apr 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Aug 2015 | Aug 2015 |
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
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3311 within MI. Peer group: 73 employers. This establishment has 19 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
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 1,296 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 →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2018 | Dust,Inhalation,Molten Metal,Smoke,Throat | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 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 MI — 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.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-198172 | Unfair labor practice | May 2017 | Jul 2017 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-192732 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2017 | Mar 2017 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
| 07-CA-165849 | Unfair labor practice | Dec 2015 | Jan 2016 | Closed | Region 07, Detroit, Michigan |
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)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-01 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2019-04-15 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2019-01-08 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2018-12-28 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-11-20 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2018-07-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-08-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-11-14 | Unprogrammed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-27 | Programmed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-17 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2016-10-13 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | |
| 2016-09-23 | Complaint | 8 | 6 | $8,000 | |
| 2016-02-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-02-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-02-04 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-01-28 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2015-10-26 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-09-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-03-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-03-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-01-20 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $2,160 | |
| 2015-01-20 | Referral | 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 iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- STEEL TECHNOLOGIES LLCCANTON — 4 federal enforcement records
- KREHER WIRE PROCESSINGROMULUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATIONECORSE — 2 federal enforcement records
- GERDAU MACSTEEL INCJACKSON — 2 federal enforcement records
- GERDAU MACSTEEL INCMONROE — 2 federal enforcement records
- MILL STEEL COMPANYMELVINDALE — 2 federal enforcement records
- GLOBAL STAINLESS PRODUCTS INCSTERLING HEIGHTS — 1 federal enforcement record
- CLEVELAND CLIFFS STEELDEARBORN — 1 federal enforcement record
- CLEVELAND-CLIFFS STEEL CORPORATIONDEARBORN — 1 federal enforcement record
- AMERISTEEL INCWARREN — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by AK Steel Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMIDDLETOWN, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- A.K. STEEL CORPORATIONBUTLER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMIDDLETOWN, OH — 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 CORPORATIONASHLAND, KY — 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
Related searches
- All AK Steel Corporation locationsParent rollup
- Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
- Iron and Steel in MIIndustry × 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AK STEEL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- AK STEEL CORPORATION has 22 OSHA inspections on record with 19 violations and $31,360 in total penalties.
- How does AK STEEL CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- AK STEEL CORPORATION operates in the iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9. AK STEEL CORPORATION's self-reported DART rate is 0.77 compared to an industry average of 1.3.