US STEEL CORPORATION GREAT LAKES WORKS
1 QUALITY DR, ECORSE, MI 48229 · NAICS 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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Inspection records
Feb 10, 2020#344591441Feb 10, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344591441$8,4002 viol.2 violations$8,400 in penalties
Inspection #344591441
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2020
- Contested
- Apr 14, 2020
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 22, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,600
- Penalties on Record
- $8,400
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 | 408.12618(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,600 | $4,200 | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Apr 15, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 | Dec 7, 2020 |
Nov 27, 2018#343600565Nov 27, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343600565$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343600565
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 27, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 2019
- Closed
- Apr 23, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Aug 14, 2018#343379111Aug 14, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343379111$4,2001 viol.1 violation$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #343379111
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 2018
- Contested
- Mar 6, 2019
- Final Order
- Oct 28, 2019
- Closed
- Oct 28, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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.
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 sustains shoulder and back fractures in fall throug
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 408.1011(A) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Feb 7, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
Aug 1, 2017#342512043Aug 1, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342512043$4,2001 viol.1 violation$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #342512043
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 2017
- Contested
- Mar 2, 2018
- Final Order
- Oct 15, 2018
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,047
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 331111
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.
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.
Two employees burned when natural gas explodes
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Feb 8, 2018 | Mar 2, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
Jul 18, 2017#342466869Jul 18, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342466869$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #342466869
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 25, 2017
- Contested
- Oct 27, 2017
- Final Order
- Jun 11, 2018
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 331111
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 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $4,000 | $0 | Sep 28, 2017 | Oct 27, 2017 | Jun 11, 2018 |
Jun 16, 2017#342395977Jun 16, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342395977$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342395977
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 2017
- Closed
- Aug 9, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 24, 2017#342192085Mar 24, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342192085$4,2001 viol.1 violation$4,200 in penalties
Inspection #342192085
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 2017
- Contested
- Jul 17, 2017
- Final Order
- Feb 12, 2018
- Closed
- Mar 27, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $4,200
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 423510 Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 408.14451(A) | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $4,200 | Jul 17, 2017 | Feb 12, 2018 |
Dec 6, 2016#341935260Dec 6, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341935260$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341935260
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 20, 2017
- Closed
- Feb 17, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy 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.
Oct 20, 2016#341840973Oct 20, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341840973$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341840973
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2016
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy 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.
Aug 17, 2016#341679934Aug 17, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341679934$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341679934
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 2016
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Quality Dr, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy 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.
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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, 2016 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,794 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.