Tier 4 Systematic

BETHLEHEM STEEL

📍 SPARROWS POINT BLVD, SPARROWS POINT, MD 21219🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1990-09-12
$7,750.00
Total Penalties
64
Citations
26/100
Risk Score
319
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BETHLEHEM STEEL — a industry sector 00 facility located at SPARROWS POINT BLVD, SPARROWS POINT, MD 21219 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 64 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 1990-09-12.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MD, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 48,269 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,448.20.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 64 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 21, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 30, 1989. Of the 64 total citations, 15 (23%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,750.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 64 Citations
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(03)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 29, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 03Issued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 06Issued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 06Issued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $250.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $200.00Gravity: 04Issued: November 21, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BETHLEHEM STEEL cited for?

BETHLEHEM STEEL received 64 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,750.00. The inspection opened on 1990-09-12.

How much was BETHLEHEM STEEL fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,750.00 against BETHLEHEM STEEL in SPARROWS POINT, MD. Average per citation: $121.09.

Is BETHLEHEM STEEL a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BETHLEHEM STEEL has a risk score of 26 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $7,750.00 is above the industry average.