INLAND STEEL CO
, East Chicago, IN 00000
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Inspection records
Dec 19, 1978#215333261Dec 19, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215333261$601 viol.1 violation$60 in penalties
Inspection #215333261
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 1978
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1979
- Closed
- Oct 21, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- 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 (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 | - | $450 | $60 | Jan 29, 1979 | Feb 15, 1979 | - |
Dec 11, 1978#215318007Dec 11, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215318007$3502 viol.2 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #215318007
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 1978
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1979
- Closed
- Oct 21, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- 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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $600 | $0 | Jan 26, 1979 | Feb 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $350 | Jan 26, 1979 | Feb 15, 1979 | - |
Nov 7, 1978#215320060Nov 7, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215320060$1,00019 viol.19 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #215320060
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 1978
- Contested
- May 15, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 20, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 15, 1979. Final orders are recorded through May 15, 1979. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $900 | $200 | Apr 17, 1979 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1980 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1980 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 1 | - | $800 | $100 | Apr 17, 1979 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 1979 | May 15, 1979 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 10, 1978#215323403Jul 10, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215323403$55,000122 viol.122 violations$55,000 in penalties
Inspection #215323403
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1978
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1978
- Closed
- Aug 20, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 122
- Violation Types
- 120 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $55,200
- Penalties on Record
- $55,000
- 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 (5 of 122 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 C | Serious | 7 | - | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 29, 1978 | Oct 15, 1978 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F02 IA1 | Serious | 1 | - | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dec 31, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F03 IB2 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F03 IB3 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F02 IC | Serious | 1 | - | $1,000 | $1,000 | Dec 31, 1979 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 122 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 25, 1978#215308065Apr 25, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215308065$9004 viol.4 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #215308065
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 1978
- Contested
- Jun 15, 1979
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 4 | - | $900 | $900 | Oct 19, 1978 | Jun 15, 1979 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1978 | - | - |
Nov 30, 1977#215357856Nov 30, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215357856$6403 viol.3 violations$640 in penalties
Inspection #215357856
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 1978
- Contested
- Jan 15, 1979
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $640
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 2 | - | $640 | $640 | Apr 21, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 12, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1978 | Jan 15, 1979 | - |
Nov 16, 1977#215352873Nov 16, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215352873$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215352873
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,500
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.
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.
Sep 14, 1977#215352741Sep 14, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215352741$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215352741
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,800
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.
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.
Aug 30, 1977#215352709Aug 30, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215352709$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215352709
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 23,200
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.
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.
Aug 4, 1977#215329897Aug 4, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215329897$1,2603 viol.3 violations$1,260 in penalties
Inspection #215329897
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 5, 1977
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $1,260
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VI | Serious | 2 | - | $360 | $360 | Aug 18, 1977 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A20 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 14, 1977 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VII | Repeat | 2 | - | $900 | $900 | Aug 18, 1977 | - | - |
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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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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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