U.S.S. KOBE STEEL CO.
1807 E. 28TH ST., LORAIN, OH 44055
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Inspection records
Jan 21, 1993#106117336Jan 21, 1993FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#106117336$3,7501 viol.1 violation$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #106117336
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 9, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed when hopper falls from crane hook
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Mar 1, 1993 | - | - |
Sep 15, 1992#110272010Sep 15, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110272010$10,0004 viol.4 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #110272010
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Oct 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nov 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C02 IA | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F02 IV | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 1992 | - | - |
Aug 25, 1992#110271848Aug 25, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110271848$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110271848
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- 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
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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, 1991#110296373Apr 12, 1991FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#110296373$4,5003 viol.3 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #110296373
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1991
- Contested
- Sep 10, 1991
- Final Order
- Mar 13, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 7, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,375
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed under railroad car
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 10 | 10 | $2,125 | $1,500 | Aug 18, 1991 | Sep 10, 1991 | Mar 13, 1992 |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 6 | 8 | $2,125 | $1,500 | Aug 21, 1991 | Sep 10, 1991 | Mar 13, 1992 |
| 01004 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,125 | $1,500 | Aug 21, 1991 | Sep 10, 1991 | Mar 13, 1992 |
Mar 25, 1991#110298080Mar 25, 1991FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#110298080$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110298080
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 1991
- Closed
- May 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Crane operator fell from open crane cab window
Mar 7, 1991#110298288Mar 7, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110298288$3,7502 viol.2 violations$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #110298288
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,750 | $3,750 | Aug 23, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1991 | - | - |
Mar 7, 1991#110298270Mar 7, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110298270$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110298270
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 1991
- Closed
- May 9, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
May 16, 1990#110294014May 16, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110294014$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110294014
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1990
- Closed
- May 16, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- 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
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Mar 1, 1990#110294899Mar 1, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#110294899$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #110294899
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 1990
- Closed
- May 15, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1990 | - | - |
Nov 8, 1989#110290970Nov 8, 1989Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#110290970$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110290970
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 11, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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20 inspections, 1989 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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