INLAND STEEL CO
, East Chicago, IN 00000
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Inspection records
Mar 21, 1983#215170341Mar 21, 1983Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#215170341$2401 viol.1 violation$240 in penalties
Inspection #215170341
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 1983
- Closed
- Jul 7, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 220008010100002 | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | May 9, 1983 | - | - |
Mar 14, 1983#215191867Mar 14, 1983Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215191867$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215191867
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 24, 1983
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
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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.
Feb 10, 1983#215174343Feb 10, 1983Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#215174343$5401 viol.1 violation$540 in penalties
Inspection #215174343
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- 3210 Wafling Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 1 | - | $540 | $540 | Mar 28, 1983 | - | - |
Jan 26, 1983#215264029Jan 26, 1983Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215264029$2,1603 viol.3 violations$2,160 in penalties
Inspection #215264029
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 1983
- Contested
- Jun 3, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 17, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,160
- Penalties on Record
- $2,160
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $720 | Jun 30, 1983 | Jun 3, 1983 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $720 | May 9, 1983 | Jun 3, 1983 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $720 | Aug 1, 1983 | Jun 3, 1983 | - |
Oct 19, 1982#215173964Oct 19, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#215173964$8002 viol.2 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #215173964
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 20, 1982
- Closed
- Sep 13, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 H03 IX | Serious | 1 | - | $480 | $480 | Nov 1, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 H03 XII | Serious | 1 | - | $320 | $320 | Nov 1, 1982 | - | - |
Sep 9, 1982#18767384Sep 9, 1982Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18767384$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18767384
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , East Chicago, IN 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.
Jun 2, 1982#215259607Jun 2, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215259607$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215259607
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,300
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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.
Apr 12, 1982#215168873Apr 12, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215168873$4002 viol.2 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #215168873
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1982
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling Street, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F06 I | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $400 | May 24, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 23, 1982 | - | - |
Mar 29, 1982#215168865Mar 29, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#215168865$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215168865
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 1982
- Contested
- Jul 15, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | - | $640 | $0 | Jul 1, 1982 | Jul 15, 1982 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1982 | Jul 15, 1982 | - |
Nov 17, 1981#215321035Nov 17, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#215321035$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215321035
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 18, 1981
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3210 Watling St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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