GREAT LAKES STEEL MAIN PLANT
1 QUALITY DR, ECORSE, MI 48229
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Inspection records
Sep 22, 1994#114803406Sep 22, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114803406$4,6754 viol.4 violations$4,675 in penalties
Inspection #114803406
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1994
- Contested
- Dec 22, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,375
- Penalties on Record
- $4,675
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Dec 22, 1994. Final orders are recorded through Apr 13, 1998. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081186504 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,125 | $1,700 | May 4, 1998 | Dec 22, 1994 | Apr 13, 1998 |
| 01002 | 4081183502 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Jan 31, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4081187201 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,275 | $1,275 | Dec 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 4081184303 | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,275 | $0 | May 19, 1998 | Dec 22, 1994 | Apr 13, 1998 |
Aug 15, 1994#114803281Aug 15, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114803281$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #114803281
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 1994
- Contested
- Nov 1, 1994
- Final Order
- Feb 9, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4081184303 | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,400 | $0 | Oct 21, 1994 | Nov 1, 1994 | Feb 9, 1998 |
May 11, 1994#110881935May 11, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110881935$5,9501 viol.1 violation$5,950 in penalties
Inspection #110881935
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 6, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $5,950
- Penalties on Record
- $5,950
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $5,950 | $5,950 | Jun 30, 1994 | - | - |
Jan 5, 1994#110881562Jan 5, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110881562$9001 viol.1 violation$900 in penalties
Inspection #110881562
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1994
- Contested
- Mar 23, 1994
- Final Order
- Feb 10, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $900 | Feb 18, 1997 | Mar 23, 1994 | Feb 10, 1997 |
Nov 15, 1993#110881265Nov 15, 1993Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#110881265$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110881265
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 15, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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.
Oct 13, 1993#110881166Oct 13, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110881166$3501 viol.1 violation$350 in penalties
Inspection #110881166
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 11, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4081.241 | Other | 1 | 15 | $700 | $350 | Dec 27, 1993 | - | - |
Sep 13, 1993#114782758Sep 13, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114782758$2,1001 viol.1 violation$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #114782758
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1993
- Closed
- Nov 5, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4081021502 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Oct 22, 1993 | - | - |
Mar 16, 1993#110880358Mar 16, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110880358$2,1002 viol.2 violations$2,100 in penalties
Inspection #110880358
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1993
- Closed
- May 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $2,100
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4081187501 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Apr 5, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1993 | - | - |
Oct 7, 1992#110943719Oct 7, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110943719$2,8005 viol.5 violations$2,800 in penalties
Inspection #110943719
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,800
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4081021502 | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4081001503 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 4081035701 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4081001501 | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Dec 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 03002 | 4081021302 | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Feb 22, 1993 | - | - |
Aug 27, 1992#110943438Aug 27, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110943438$1,4001 viol.1 violation$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #110943438
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- 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 | 4080.1011 OSHA citation code: 40801011 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Sep 22, 1992 | - | - |
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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.
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