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REPUBLIC STEEL CORP
$30,421
penalties
45
viol.
27
insp.

REPUBLIC STEEL CORP

174 SOUTH 26TH ST, Gadsden, AL 35901

Inspections
27
Jul 1974 to Jun 1984 · 23 safety, 4 health
Violations
45
across 27 inspections
Penalties on record
$30,421
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 20Willful 2Repeat 0Other 23

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Inspection records

Nov 1, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#13188164$8,00013 viol.

Inspection #13188164

Dates

Opened
Nov 1, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Mar 31, 1978
Contested
May 15, 1978
Closed
Jul 23, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,140
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
10 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$8,000
Penalties on Record
$8,000
Site Address
174 S 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
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 (7 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 F02 IG
Serious1-$1,000$1,000Oct 19, 1979May 15, 1978-
010021910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 F04 I
Serious4-$1,000$1,000Oct 19, 1979May 15, 1978-
010031910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 F04 II
Serious2-$1,000$1,000Apr 20, 1978May 15, 1978-
010041910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 H01 II
Serious4-$1,000$1,000Jul 17, 1978May 15, 1978-
010051910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 H01 II
Serious4-$1,000$1,000Jul 17, 1978May 15, 1978-
010061910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 I01
Serious1-$1,000$1,000Jul 17, 1978May 15, 1978-
01007A1910.1029
Coke Oven Emissions
OSHA citation code: 19101029 N01
Serious1-$0$0Apr 20, 1978May 15, 1978-

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 7, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#13195722$11 viol.

Inspection #13195722

Dates

Opened
Jul 7, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Jul 8, 1977
Contested
Aug 15, 1977
Closed
Jun 21, 1978

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,300
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$810
Penalties on Record
$1
Site Address
174 S 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 C
Serious1-$810$1Aug 3, 1977Aug 15, 1977-
May 31, 1977Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#13217252$00 viol.

Inspection #13217252

Dates

Opened
May 31, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Jun 1, 1977
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,140
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
124 S 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
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.

Apr 13, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#13217104$00 viol.

Inspection #13217104

Dates

Opened
Apr 13, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Apr 13, 1977
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,140

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
174 So 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
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.

Nov 8, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#13216924$6012 viol.

Inspection #13216924

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Nov 22, 1976
Closed
Mar 1, 1977

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,139

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
12 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$60
Penalties on Record
$60
Site Address
174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
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 (7 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Other2-$30$30Dec 4, 1976--
010021910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01
Other2-$0$0Dec 28, 1976--
010031910.309
OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017
Other4-$0$0Feb 4, 1977--
010041910.309
OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017
Other2-$0$0Dec 28, 1976--
010051910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID
Other5-$0$0Dec 28, 1976--
010061910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Other3-$0$0Dec 28, 1976--
010071910.309
OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 050211
Other1-$0$0Feb 4, 1977--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 2, 1975Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#13255567$01 viol.

Inspection #13255567

Dates

Opened
Oct 2, 1975
Closing Conference Date
Oct 2, 1975
Closed
Nov 11, 1975

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,300

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
174 South 26th St, Gadsden, AL 35904
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Other1-$0$0Nov 10, 1975--
Jul 29, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#13204201$00 viol.

Inspection #13204201

Dates

Opened
Jul 29, 1974
Closing Conference Date
Jul 29, 1974
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Not displayed
Number of Employees
3,453

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
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.

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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.

Standards cited

1910.1029Coke Oven Emissions13 citations · $8,000
1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes9 citations · $20,760
1910.3095 citations · $0

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