BETHLEHEM STEEL CORP
, Chesterton, IN 00000
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Inspection records
Apr 13, 1976#215328782Apr 13, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215328782$704 viol.4 violations$70 in penalties
Inspection #215328782
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1976
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $70
- Penalties on Record
- $70
- Site Address
- Burns Harbor, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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 (4 of 4 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 | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | May 4, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | May 4, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1976 | - | - |
Apr 29, 1975#215328402Apr 29, 1975Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215328402$27026 viol.26 violations$270 in penalties
Inspection #215328402
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 1975
- Closed
- Jun 26, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 26 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $270
- Penalties on Record
- $270
- Site Address
- Burns Harbor, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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 (6 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1918.74 Terminal Cargo Handling (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19180074 A09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1918.25 Bridge Plates and Ramps OSHA citation code: 19180025 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1918.25 Bridge Plates and Ramps OSHA citation code: 19180025 F | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1918.81 Slinging OSHA citation code: 19180081 G | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1918.55 Cranes (See also § 1918.11) | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $45 | May 13, 1975 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1918.25 Bridge Plates and Ramps OSHA citation code: 19180025 E | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 25, 1974#215327727Jul 25, 1974Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#215327727$355 viol.5 violations$35 in penalties
Inspection #215327727
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 25, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 7,200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35
- Penalties on Record
- $35
- Site Address
- Burns Harbor, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Sep 4, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 2, 1974 | - | - |
Feb 27, 1974#215326802Feb 27, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215326802$351 viol.1 violation$35 in penalties
Inspection #215326802
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 7,064
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35
- Penalties on Record
- $35
- Site Address
- Burns Harbor, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Mar 5, 1974 | - | - |
Jan 15, 1974#215312893Jan 15, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215312893$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #215312893
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 15, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 15, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 7,060
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Burns Harbor, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1974 | - | - |
Oct 18, 1973#215325721Oct 18, 1973Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#215325721$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #215325721
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 7,064
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Burns Harbor, Chesterton, IN 46304
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1918.74 Terminal Cargo Handling (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19180074 A09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1973 | - | - |
Aug 21, 1973#215312158Aug 21, 1973Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215312158$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215312158
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 7,100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Box 248, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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.
Jan 5, 1973#215347071Jan 5, 1973Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215347071$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215347071
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 6,524
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Box 248, Chesterton, IN 46304
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
38 inspections, 1973 to 1987. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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