BETHLEHEM STEEL CORP
SAUCON DIVISION NUMBER 42 SOAK, Bethlehem, PA 18016
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Inspection records
Mar 24, 1981#13009741Mar 24, 1981Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#13009741$1,0006 viol.6 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #13009741
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1981
- Contested
- Aug 15, 1981
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,440
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- Saucon Division Number 42 Soak, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.20 General Safety and Health Provisions OSHA citation code: 19260020 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $500 | Jul 4, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01001B | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 4, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01001C | 1926.850 Preparatory Operations (Demolition) OSHA citation code: 19260850 A | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 4, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002A | 1926.850 Preparatory Operations (Demolition) OSHA citation code: 19260850 B | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $500 | Jul 4, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002B | 1926.850 Preparatory Operations (Demolition) OSHA citation code: 19260850 G | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 4, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 4, 1980#12995148Dec 4, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12995148$6002 viol.2 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #12995148
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 1980
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1981
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 13,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,900
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 701 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $500 | $250 | Jan 29, 1981 | Feb 15, 1981 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 4 | - | $1,400 | $350 | Jan 29, 1981 | Feb 15, 1981 | - |
Dec 2, 1980#12995130Dec 2, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12995130$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12995130
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 2, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 1980
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 13,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,900
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 701 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 2 | - | $1,000 | $0 | Jan 23, 1981 | Feb 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 2 | - | $900 | $0 | Jan 23, 1981 | Feb 15, 1981 | - |
Jul 24, 1980#12999975Jul 24, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12999975$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #12999975
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1980
- Closed
- Feb 25, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 701 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1981 | - | - |
Jul 22, 1980#12999967Jul 22, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12999967$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12999967
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 701 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Jul 3, 1980#18756353Jul 3, 1980Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18756353$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18756353
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 3, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jul 10, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , Bethlehem, PA 00000
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
May 23, 1980#12999926May 23, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12999926$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12999926
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 701 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
May 15, 1980#12999918May 15, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12999918$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #12999918
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 1980
- Contested
- Jul 15, 1980
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8th And Eaton Avenues, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | - | $480 | $0 | Jul 6, 1980 | Jul 15, 1980 | - |
May 12, 1980#13024054May 12, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#13024054$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #13024054
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1980
- Contested
- Aug 15, 1980
- Closed
- Dec 2, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 14,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 701 E Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | - | $500 | $500 | Jul 20, 1980 | Aug 15, 1980 | - |
Apr 8, 1980#13003496Apr 8, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#13003496$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #13003496
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1980
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1980
- Final Order
- Sep 13, 1984
- Closed
- Dec 31, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,700
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 701 E Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18016
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | - | $700 | $250 | Mar 31, 1982 | Oct 15, 1980 | Sep 13, 1984 |
| 01002B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | Sep 13, 1984 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $600 | $0 | Nov 30, 1981 | Oct 15, 1980 | Sep 13, 1984 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $700 | $100 | Nov 30, 1981 | Oct 15, 1980 | Sep 13, 1984 |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B02 | Serious | 2 | - | $700 | $250 | May 30, 1982 | Oct 15, 1980 | Sep 13, 1984 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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