Summary
U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS has accumulated 129 OSHA violations across 22 inspections over 54 years of recorded history, with $3,260 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 59,153 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 45 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS 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, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
55% 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. 20 distinct standards shown · 52 citations in this view · $1,895 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 8 | 8 | $175 | Oct 1972 | Feb 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 3 | 3 | $245 | Oct 1972 | Aug 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 3 | 3 | $130 | Oct 1972 | Aug 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 G02 I | 3 | 3 | $60 | Jan 1974 | Jul 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 3 | 3 | $35 | Dec 1973 | Feb 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 D02 II | 3 | 3 | $35 | Nov 1973 | Aug 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 C04 | 3 | 3 | — | Aug 1973 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 N03 IV | 2 | 1 | $650 | Apr 1974 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 2 | $175 | Aug 1973 | Jan 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 2 | 2 | $150 | Oct 1972 | Apr 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 2 | 2 | $80 | Apr 1973 | Jan 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0025 D01 X | 2 | 2 | $65 | Jan 1974 | Feb 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A05 | 2 | 2 | $35 | Aug 1973 | Aug 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 L03 III | 2 | 2 | $30 | Jul 1974 | Feb 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 2 | 2 | $30 | Oct 1972 | Aug 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1974 | Feb 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 040010 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1974 | Feb 1975 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 I02 | 2 | 2 | — | Jan 1974 | Aug 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0179 C03 | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1973 | Jul 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 G02 | 2 | 2 | — | Apr 1973 | May 1974 |
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: 59,153 employers. This establishment has 129 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS. 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 U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 45+ years. Most recent activity: 45 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 U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IN — for U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS, 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 U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS 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.). 25 cases · 25 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-CA-371594 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2025 | Jul 2026 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-207668 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2017 | Oct 2017 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-186288 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2016 | Dec 2016 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-172567 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2016 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-170437 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2016 | Jul 2016 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-136082 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2014 | Dec 2014 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-123584 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2014 | Sep 2016 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-115920 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2013 | Dec 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-115551 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2013 | Dec 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-108813 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2013 | Sep 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-102241 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2013 | May 2013 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-068870 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2011 | Jan 2012 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045795 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-045592 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-043934 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2007 | Feb 2009 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-043083 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2006 | Apr 2006 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-042562 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2005 | Dec 2005 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-041102 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2003 | Dec 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040846 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2003 | Jun 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040322 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2002 | Aug 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040202 | Unfair labor practice | May 2002 | Feb 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-040166 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2002 | Feb 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 13-CA-038789 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2000 | Jan 2003 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
| 17-CA-020424 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 1999 | Jun 2000 | Closed | Region 14, Saint Louis, Missouri |
| 13-CA-033941 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 1996 | May 2002 | Closed | Region 13, Chicago, Illinois |
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 U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-03-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-05-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-05-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-02-05 | Complaint | 7 | — | $60 | |
| 1974-08-22 | Complaint | 16 | — | $150 | |
| 1974-07-25 | Complaint | 3 | — | $35 | |
| 1974-07-11 | Complaint | 5 | — | $30 | |
| 1974-05-07 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-04-01 | Accident | 8 | 1 | $680 | |
| 1974-01-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-01-23 | Complaint | 37 | 1 | $1,195 | |
| 1973-12-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-11-29 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-11-07 | Complaint | 5 | — | $35 | |
| 1973-08-02 | Complaint | 14 | — | $365 | |
| 1973-02-26 | Complaint | 10 | — | $170 | |
| 1973-01-09 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1972-12-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1972-11-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1972-10-18 | Accident | 20 | — | $540 | |
| 1972-07-12 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1972-07-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
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 U S STEEL CORP GARY 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.
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- U S STEEL CORP GARY WORKS has 22 OSHA inspections on record with 129 violations and $3,260 in total penalties.