UNION ELECTRIC STEEL
U. S. HIGHWAY 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
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Inspection records
Mar 7, 2011#315045740Mar 7, 2011Programmed Related (I) · Partial scope, Health#315045740$6502 viol.2 violations$650 in penalties
Inspection #315045740
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2011
- Closed
- May 13, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 131
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $650
- Site Address
- 3702 Montdale Park Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46384
- Industry
- 333516
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 A | Other | 1 | 134 | $750 | $650 | May 9, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.32 Annual Summary OSHA citation code: 19040032 A01 | Other | 1 | 134 | $1,000 | $0 | May 9, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 17, 2010#313912289Feb 17, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313912289$4,0008 viol.8 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #313912289
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 124
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 3702 Montdale Park Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46384
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,500 | $4,000 | Jun 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 IX | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 F08 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 3, 2001#127430973Jan 3, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#127430973$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127430973
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 3, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 116
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3702 Montdale Park Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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.
Mar 3, 2000#127440931Mar 3, 2000Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#127440931$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127440931
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 3, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 15, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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.
Mar 31, 1999#127400547Mar 31, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#127400547$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127400547
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1999
- Closed
- Apr 28, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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.
Jun 3, 1997#125338343Jun 3, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125338343$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125338343
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 108
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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.
Jul 11, 1996#114991326Jul 11, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114991326$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #114991326
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 6, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 104
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1996 | - | - |
Apr 27, 1995#115003618Apr 27, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#115003618$1,1253 viol.3 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #115003618
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 27, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 15, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Jun 10, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1995 | - | - |
Aug 4, 1992#114982325Aug 4, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114982325$1,1252 viol.2 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #114982325
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 72
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,625 | $1,125 | Oct 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $2,625 | $0 | Oct 20, 1992 | - | - |
Aug 4, 1992#114960743Aug 4, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#114960743$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114960743
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 14, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 72
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- U. S. Highway 30, Valparaiso, IN 46384
- 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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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.
10 inspections, 1992 to 2011. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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