RIGGS DISTLER & COMPANY, INC.
68 HOT STRIP MILL SOUTHEND BETHLEHEM STEEL PLANT, Sparrows Point, MD 21219
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Inspection records
Apr 2, 2007#310919980Apr 2, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#310919980$1,5003 viol.3 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #310919980
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 12, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 145
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 5111 North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, MD 21219
- Industry
- 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Oxide Fume | 10 | 0.248 - 30.65 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 10 | 0 - 0.192 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.62 Lead OSHA citation code: 19260062 D01 III | Other | 1 | 30 | $3,150 | $750 | Aug 29, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1926.62 Lead OSHA citation code: 19260062 J01 I | Other | 1 | 30 | $3,150 | $750 | Aug 29, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1926.62 Lead OSHA citation code: 19260062 J02 IB | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 2007 | - | - |
Jun 1, 1989#104367289Jun 1, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104367289$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104367289
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 7, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 68 Hot Strip Mill Southend Bethlehem Steel Plant, Sparrows Point, MD 21219
- 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.
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
2 inspections, 1989 to 2007. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors reported 3.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.2%; NAICS 23822 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source