Establishment profile
WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION
400 THREE SPRINGS DRIVE, WEIRTON, WV, 26062
Summary
WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION has accumulated 194 OSHA violations across 77 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $158,835 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
49% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 27 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3311 within WV. Peer group: 25 employers. This establishment has 194 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION. 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 WEIRTON 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 16, 1999 | HOPPER CAR,AMPUTATED,RAILROAD CAR,STRUCK AGAINST,RIDING ON EQUIPMENT,CAUGHT BETWEEN,LACERATION,RAILROAD TRACK,HOUSEKEEPING,LEGFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Apr 6, 1994 | MAINTENANCE,FLAMMABLE LIQUID,HEATER,FIRE,HYDRAULIC FLUID,MILLWRIGHT,MILL--PLANT,ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE,HYDRAULIC PUMP,INATTENTION | 11 | 4 | — | |
| Jul 17, 1993 | LOADING,PINNED,TORSO,CRUSHED,FALLING OBJECT,OVERTURNFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Sep 4, 1992 | CHEST,MAINTENANCE,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,MILLING MACHINE,CRUSHED,NIP POINT,HYDRAULIC PUMPFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 9, 1988 | IND TRK OPERATOR,WORK RULES,COLLISION,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,TRAIN,RAILROAD,INATTENTIONFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Aug 9, 1984 | HOPPER CAR,HOPPER DOOR,ASPHYXIATED,SUFFOCATED,SAFETY BELT,BURIED,RAILROADFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Jul 12, 1984 | BURN,SLAG TRACK,LADLE,MOLTEN SLAG,WELDERFatality | 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 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WV — for WEIRTON 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 WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION locations in the same state.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-07-23 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 2002-08-05 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-12-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-12-05 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-10-25 | Complaint | 1 | — | $4,000 | |
| 2001-10-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-07-26 | Complaint | 1 | — | $3,250 | |
| 2001-03-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-06-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-10-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-02-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-11-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-09-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-06-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-06-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-02-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-01-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-10-22 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $20,000 | |
| 1997-04-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-03-05 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-02-05 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $4,625 | |
| 1996-11-21 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-25 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-07-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-10-11 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-05-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $18,750 | |
| 1994-06-28 | Complaint | 4 | — | $1,125 | |
| 1994-06-15 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-04-06 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1993-11-15 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,950 | |
| 1993-07-19 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-06-08 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $4,425 | |
| 1993-03-17 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $2,875 | |
| 1993-01-13 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-11-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-09-06 | Accident | 5 | 2 | $45,000 | |
| 1992-08-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-08-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-06-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-18 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-07-23 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-25 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-04-12 | Unprogrammed Related | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-03-21 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-01-11 | Complaint | 16 | 4 | $2,160 | |
| 1988-05-09 | Accident | 4 | 2 | $1,200 | |
| 1988-01-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-10-27 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-03-03 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-01-29 | Complaint | 61 | 45 | $14,140 | |
| 1986-09-16 | Complaint | 8 | 4 | $630 | |
| 1985-07-16 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-05-15 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $100 | |
| 1984-10-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-08-13 | Accident | 1 | — | $4,000 | |
| 1984-07-16 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $750 | |
| 1982-05-07 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $630 | |
| 1982-02-10 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-12-15 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $630 | |
| 1981-09-28 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-08-27 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $720 | |
| 1981-08-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-10-21 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $800 | |
| 1980-09-24 | Planned | 32 | 13 | $11,115 | |
| 1980-09-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-09-02 | Follow-up | 1 | 1 | $200 | |
| 1980-08-27 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1979-11-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-11-29 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-09-06 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $1,440 | |
| 1979-02-14 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $900 | |
| 1979-01-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-10-03 | Complaint | 9 | 3 | $1,260 | |
| 1978-09-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-07-11 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $1,260 | |
| 1973-08-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in this industry within WV, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- STEEL OF WEST VIRGINIAHUNTINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- ArcelorMittal LLCWEIRTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- WHEELING PITTSBURGH STEEL CORPORATIONFOLLANSBEE — 1 federal enforcement record
- ATLAS STEEL & SUPPLY, LLC.PARKERSBURG — 1 federal enforcement record
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WEIRTON 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.
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Frequently asked
- What is WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION has 77 OSHA inspections on record with 194 violations and $158,835 in total penalties.
- Has WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 10 fatality investigations involving WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION.