Establishment profile
INLAND STEEL COMPANY
3210 WATLING STREET, EAST CHICAGO, IN, 46312
Summary
INLAND STEEL COMPANY has accumulated 524 OSHA violations across 106 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $650,735 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59,559 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 26 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
INLAND STEEL COMPANY 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, 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
54% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 45 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 · 232 citations in this view · $491,745 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F04 I | 19 | 2 | $42,600 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IIIB4 | 18 | 2 | $41,100 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IIB | 17 | 2 | $49,500 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IIIA | 16 | 2 | $40,200 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 C | 15 | 2 | $36,600 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 5A0001 | 15 | 11 | $7,760 | Feb 1975 | Mar 1981 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IVC | 14 | 3 | $28,250 | Sep 1978 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IVG | 14 | 1 | $25,200 | Oct 1980 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F02 IC | 13 | 2 | $39,600 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IVH | 13 | 3 | $1,125 | Sep 1978 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IID | 12 | 2 | $39,000 | Sep 1978 | Oct 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IA7 | 10 | 2 | $26,700 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IIC | 9 | 2 | $27,000 | Sep 1978 | Oct 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IB3 | 9 | 2 | — | Sep 1978 | Oct 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F02 IA | 7 | 1 | $30,000 | Oct 1980 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 7 | 5 | $75 | Mar 1974 | Oct 1979 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F02 IIE | 6 | 1 | $18,600 | Oct 1980 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F04 II | 6 | 2 | $13,500 | Sep 1978 | Oct 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1029 F03 IVB | 6 | 2 | $12,600 | Sep 1978 | Jun 1983 |
| 29 CFR 2200.080101 | 6 | 6 | $12,335 | Mar 1983 | Jan 1998 |
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 nearly every other employer. Peer group: 59,559 employers. This establishment has 524 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for INLAND STEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 INLAND STEEL COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 18, 1997 | BURN,PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,POURING,LADLE,FIRE,MOLTEN METAL,SPILL,MACHINE--MISCFatality | 3 | — | 2 | |
| Jan 20, 1994 | UNCONSCIOUSNESS,ASPHYXIATED,HIGH PRESSURE,POISONING,OVEREXPOSURE,CARBON MONOXIDEFatality | 7 | 6 | 1 | |
| Jan 22, 1985 | FRACTURE,SPINE,RAILROAD CAR,CAUGHT BETWEEN,LACERATION,PELVIS,BLADDER,KIDNEY,COAL CARFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Aug 20, 1984 | FRACTURE,HEAD,GUARDRAIL,TORSO,ENGINE,CRUSHED,NECK,RAILROADFatality | 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 26+ years. Most recent activity: 26 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 INLAND STEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for INLAND STEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for INLAND STEEL COMPANY. 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 INLAND STEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for INLAND STEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for INLAND STEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-02-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-02-01 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1998-04-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-10-14 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-07-21 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $10,000 | |
| 1996-01-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-06-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-05-09 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $10,000 | |
| 1994-03-07 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $3,500 | |
| 1994-01-21 | Accident | 6 | 4 | $7,225 | |
| 1993-08-16 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-07-15 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-03-12 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-11-20 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $8,175 | |
| 1991-06-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-03-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1989-11-03 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-10-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-06-23 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $350 | |
| 1986-04-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-10-15 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $360 | |
| 1985-08-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-03-05 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-01-23 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $800 | |
| 1984-10-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-08-20 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-07-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-07-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-05-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-05-02 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-05-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-03-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-03-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-02-24 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $400 | |
| 1983-11-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-11-10 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-10-06 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $480 | |
| 1983-10-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-14 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $540 | |
| 1983-09-13 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $180 | |
| 1983-08-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-04-05 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-03-21 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $240 | |
| 1983-03-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-02-10 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $540 | |
| 1983-01-26 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $2,160 | |
| 1982-10-19 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $800 | |
| 1982-06-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-04-12 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $400 | |
| 1982-03-29 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $640 | |
| 1981-11-17 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-06-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-05-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-02-04 | Complaint | 2 | — | $160 | |
| 1981-01-15 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $720 | |
| 1981-01-06 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $700 | |
| 1980-09-22 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-09-11 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1980-07-21 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-06-18 | Complaint | 22 | 19 | $2,800 | |
| 1980-04-22 | Complaint | 161 | 26 | $517,100 | |
| 1980-02-05 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,800 | |
| 1980-01-16 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1979-11-26 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $2,400 | |
| 1979-09-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-08-28 | Complaint | 24 | 17 | $3,800 | |
| 1979-08-27 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-08-22 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $700 | |
| 1979-06-13 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $2,200 | |
| 1979-05-01 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-12-19 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $60 | |
| 1978-12-11 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $950 | |
| 1978-11-07 | Complaint | 19 | 16 | $1,000 | |
| 1978-07-10 | Complaint | 122 | 120 | $55,200 | |
| 1978-04-25 | Complaint | 4 | 4 | $900 | |
| 1977-11-30 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $640 | |
| 1977-11-16 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-09-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-08-30 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-08-04 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,260 | |
| 1977-07-14 | Complaint | 5 | 2 | $2,600 | |
| 1977-06-20 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-05-10 | Follow-up | 3 | 1 | $540 | |
| 1977-02-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1976-11-10 | Complaint | 7 | 2 | $1,795 | |
| 1976-08-16 | Complaint | 15 | 4 | $3,620 | |
| 1976-07-14 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $430 | |
| 1976-01-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-07-31 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-07-23 | Planned | 6 | — | $35 | |
| 1975-05-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-02-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-02-20 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $600 | |
| 1975-02-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-09-27 | Planned | 2 | — | $35 | |
| 1974-08-02 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-04-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-02-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-01-30 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $285 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on INLAND STEEL COMPANY 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is INLAND STEEL COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- INLAND STEEL COMPANY has 106 OSHA inspections on record with 524 violations and $650,735 in total penalties.
- Has INLAND STEEL COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 16 fatality investigations involving INLAND STEEL COMPANY.