Establishment profile
AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS
17400 STATE ROUTE 16, COSHOCTON, OH, 43812
Operated by AK Steel Corporation · 1 of 16 establishments
Summary
AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS has accumulated 25 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 35 years of recorded history, with $28,040 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 100 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
71% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 21 citations in this view · $28,040 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $2,689 | Jan 2000 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 VI | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | May 2008 | May 2008 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $2,275 | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E03 | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 IV B | 1 | 1 | $1,439 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Dec 2009 | Dec 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Dec 2002 | Dec 2002 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 C01 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 E02 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IV | 1 | 1 | $863 | Feb 2013 | Feb 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0020 G01 I | 1 | 1 | $650 | Apr 1991 | Apr 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0007 B04 | 1 | 1 | $625 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0007 B01 | 1 | 1 | $625 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B03 I | 1 | 1 | $325 | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 2005 | Dec 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 E01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Nov 2001 | Nov 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | May 1995 | May 1995 |
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 OH. Peer group: 100 employers. This establishment has 25 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 400 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/COSHOCTON WORKS. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2008 | HEAT,MAINTENANCE,FAN,STEEL,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BY,LOCKOUT,CRUSHED,OVERHEAD CRANE,INATTENTIONFatality | 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 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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/COSHOCTON WORKS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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/COSHOCTON WORKS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-12-17 | Planned | 3 | 3 | $3,740 | |
| 2009-08-03 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $4,125 | |
| 2009-03-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-11-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-09-23 | Complaint | 2 | — | $1,250 | |
| 2008-02-20 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 2005-10-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-11-18 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $6,000 | |
| 2001-11-14 | Planned | 2 | — | $325 | |
| 1999-12-28 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | |
| 1995-05-23 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $2,275 | |
| 1992-08-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-05 | Complaint | 7 | 3 | $4,075 |
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/COSHOCTON WORKS 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 OH, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- Worthington SteelDelta — 3 federal enforcement records
- MCDONALD STEEL CORP.MC DONALD — 3 federal enforcement records
- REPUBLIC SPECIAL METALS, INC.CANTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- RMI TITANIUM COMPANY LLCNILES — 3 federal enforcement records
- REPUBLIC ENGINEERED PRODUCTS, INC.CANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHARTER STEELCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- ARCELORMITTAL CLEVELAND, LLC.CLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMIDDLETOWN — 2 federal enforcement records
- ARCELOR MITTAL CLEVELAND, LLCCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- ARCELOR MITTALCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by AK Steel Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- AK STEEL ROCKPORT WORKSROCKPORT, IN — 3 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 CORPORATIONDEARBORN, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMANSFIELD, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- AK STEEL CORPORATIONMIDDLETOWN, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- A.K. STEEL CORPORATIONBUTLER, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All AK Steel Corporation locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 331All employers in this industry
- Employers in OHState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in OHIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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/COSHOCTON WORKS's OSHA violation history?
- AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 25 violations and $28,040 in total penalties.
- Has AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving AK STEEL CORPORATION/COSHOCTON WORKS.