MIDWESTERN STEEL FABRICATORS INC.
1745 165TH ST., HAMMOND, IN 46320
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Jan 11, 2019#343708418Jan 11, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343708418$4,92411 viol.11 violations$4,924 in penalties
Inspection #343708418
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2019
- Final Order
- Aug 1, 2019
- Closed
- Jan 10, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,850
- Penalties on Record
- $4,924
- Site Address
- 1745 165th St, Hammond, IN 46320
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II B 2 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $700 | $350 | Apr 15, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 III | Serious | 2 | 3 | $700 | $350 | Aug 30, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01003 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IV A | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,225 | $612 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IV D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $350 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01005 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $700 | $350 | Aug 30, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01006A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $700 | $350 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01006B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01007 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $700 | $350 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01008 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $350 | Aug 30, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01009 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,225 | $612 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
| 01010 | 1910.307 Hazardous (classified) locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,250 | May 14, 2019 | - | Aug 1, 2019 |
Nov 15, 2001#304053374Nov 15, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304053374$1,22612 viol.12 violations$1,226 in penalties
Inspection #304053374
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 15, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 5, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 21
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,450
- Penalties on Record
- $1,226
- Site Address
- 1745 165th St., Hammond, IN 46320
- 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 (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,225 | $613 | Jan 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,225 | $613 | Jan 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002E | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002F | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002G | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 2001 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2001 | - | - |
Jun 8, 1998#125402339Jun 8, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125402339$1,8009 viol.9 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #125402339
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 8, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 2, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 1745 165th St., Hammond, IN 46320
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $900 | $900 | Sep 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Sep 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 B04 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1998 | - | - |
Aug 28, 1996#124048844Aug 28, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124048844$1,9206 viol.6 violations$1,920 in penalties
Inspection #124048844
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 11, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,920
- Site Address
- 1745 165th St., Hammond, IN 46320
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $875 | Oct 6, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 D03 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,750 | $610 | Oct 6, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 XI | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 30 | $1,250 | $435 | Sep 23, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1996 | - | - |
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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.
4 inspections, 1996 to 2019. 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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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source