Tier 5 Standard

INLAND STEEL COMPANY

📍 3210 WATLING STREET, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1985-03-05
$10,000.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
301
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INLAND STEEL COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3210 WATLING STREET, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1985-03-05.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 January 13, 1998 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 16, 1998. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) 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 $10,000.00 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 — 2 Citations
29 CFR 2200.801(01)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 13, 1998Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 13, 1998Abated: Pending
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 INLAND STEEL COMPANY cited for?

INLAND STEEL COMPANY received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 1985-03-05.

How much was INLAND STEEL COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against INLAND STEEL COMPANY in EAST CHICAGO, IN. Average per citation: $5,000.00.

Is INLAND STEEL COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, INLAND STEEL COMPANY has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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 $10,000.00 is above the industry average.