Tier 4 Systematic

UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION

📍 HARMON CREEK PLANT, ROUTE 18, BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-03-25
$7,800.00
Total Penalties
14
Citations
18/100
Risk Score
318
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at HARMON CREEK PLANT, ROUTE 18, BURGETTSTOWN, PA 15021 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-03-25.

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 PA, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 84,409 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,015.83.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 7, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 1, 1993. Of the 14 total citations, 14 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,800.00 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 — 14 Citations
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(c)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $2,400.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 7, 1993Abated: ✓ 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 UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION cited for?

UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION received 14 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,800.00. The inspection opened on 1999-03-25.

How much was UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,800.00 against UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION in BURGETTSTOWN, PA. Average per citation: $557.14.

Is UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, UNION ELECTRIC STEEL CORPORATION has a risk score of 18 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 $7,800.00 is above the industry average.