Establishment profile
US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS
1 QUALITY DR, ECORSE, MI, 48229
Operated by United States Steel · 1 of 113 establishments
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS has accumulated 46 OSHA violations across 32 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $72,985 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 116 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th 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
US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES 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, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
56% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 16 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 · 29 citations in this view · $68,620 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 4080.1011 A | 6 | 4 | $14,820 | Jul 2004 | Oct 2014 |
| 408.1011(A) | 2 | 2 | $11,200 | Jul 2015 | Jan 2019 |
| 29 CFR 4081.001503 | 2 | 2 | $2,200 | Sep 2003 | Mar 2011 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0241 | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Oct 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.063201 | 2 | 2 | — | Sep 2003 | Mar 2011 |
| 408.12618(1) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I A | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Mar 2020 | Mar 2020 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0307 C | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Jan 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| 408.14451(A) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | May 2017 | May 2017 |
| 408.11875(1) | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | Sep 2016 | Sep 2016 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C08 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Oct 2014 | Oct 2014 |
| R420101 C I | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 3255.110303 A III | 1 | 1 | $2,450 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 4081.022001 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.003409 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.021302 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.0716 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.180801 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 4081.186106 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 IIIA | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 2003 | Sep 2003 |
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 in NAICS 4235 within MI. Peer group: 116 employers. This establishment has 46 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2018 | Back,Explosion,Fall,Floor Opening,Fracture,Molten Slag,Shoulder | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jul 31, 2017 | Burn,Electrical Box,Explosion,Leak,Natural Gas | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Apr 18, 2015 | Access/Egress,Motor Vehicle,Run Over,Struck ByFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Dec 15, 2013 | BURN,STEEL,MOLTEN SLAG,MOLTEN METALFatality | 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 US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in MI — for United States Steel, 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 United States Steel 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.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07-CA-050755 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2007 | Nov 2007 | 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 US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-10 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $8,400 | |
| 2018-11-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-08-14 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2017-08-01 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2017-07-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-06-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-03-24 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2016-12-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-10-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-08-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2016-07-05 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $4,200 | |
| 2016-05-11 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2015-04-18 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2014-08-05 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2014-08-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2014-07-17 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2014-04-04 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2013-12-15 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $6,300 | |
| 2012-11-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-10-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-01-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-01-31 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $700 | |
| 2006-09-14 | Referral | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | |
| 2005-04-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-11-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-08-31 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $720 | |
| 2004-07-20 | Complaint | 3 | — | $4,900 | |
| 2004-04-05 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,020 | |
| 2003-12-01 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,020 | |
| 2003-09-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-07-14 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $7,125 | |
| 2003-07-09 | Complaint | 16 | 10 | $9,000 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS is one of 113 establishments rolled up under the parent organization United States Steel.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of United States Steel across all 113 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers within MI, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ALRO STEEL CORPDETROIT — 3 federal enforcement records
- US STEEL CORPORATIONECORSE — 3 federal enforcement records
- MNP CORPDETROIT — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALRO STEEL CORPNILES — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALRO STEEL CORPORATIONBATTLE CREEK — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALRO STEELGRAYLING — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALRO STEEL CORPORATIONPOTTERVILLE — 2 federal enforcement records
- TCT STAINLESS STEEL INCSTERLING HEIGHTS — 2 federal enforcement records
- FISCHER TANKSKALEVA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ALRO STEELCLARE — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by United States Steel, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- US STEEL CORPORATIONECORSE, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- U.S. STEELLORAIN, OH — 3 federal enforcement records
- U.S. STEEL CORPORATIONGARY, IN — 3 federal enforcement records
- U.S. STEEL TUBULAR PRODUCTSHOUSTON, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- US STEEL CORPORATIONGARY, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- US STEEL GREAT LAKES WORKSRIVER ROUGE, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- US STEEL GARY WORKSGARY, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- US STEELJeffersonville, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- US STEELChicago, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- US STEEL CORPHomestead, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All United States Steel locationsParent rollup
- Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant WholesalersAll employers in this industry
- Employers in MIState-wide enforcement data
- Metal Service Centers in MIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS 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 United States Steel, which operates 113 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS's OSHA violation history?
- US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS has 32 OSHA inspections on record with 46 violations and $72,985 in total penalties.
- How does US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS's safety record compare to its industry?
- US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.
- Has US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS.