BOP MAIN STREET, WEIRTON, WV 26062
NAICS 331111 - Records current through Jul 23, 2003
WEIRTON STEEL CORPORATION has had 78 OSHA inspections since Aug 16, 1973, resulting in 128 violations and $109,855 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.303Electrical - General Requirements | 11 | $1,600 |
| 1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes | 10 | $23,125 |
| 1910.252Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | 9 | $2,300 |
| 1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks | 8 | $3,500 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 8 | $1,000 |
| 1910.106Flammable Liquids | 7 | $1,170 |
| 1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | 7 | $2,840 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 6 | $50,000 |
| 1910.23Ladders | 6 | $2,500 |
| 1910.1200Hazard Communication | 6 | $1,730 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #116217480 | Jul 23, 2003 | Referral | Partial | 1 | $5,000 |
| #300467693 | Aug 5, 2002 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #300466992 | Dec 19, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #300463296 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee killed when caught between railroad cars
Mill fire injures 13 employees
Employee crushed to death while loading steel coil
Employee killed when chest crushed by mill
Employee struck and killed by train while driving forklift
Employee fell into bin and suffocated
Employee burned by splashing molten slag from ladle
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples across 1 inspection, testing for 1 substance. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
NAICS 331111: Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing / Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in smelting iron ore and scrap iron to produce pig iron, converting pig iron and scrap to steel, and manufacturing ferroalloys. Rolling, drawing, and extruding steel are also included.
Common workplace hazards include thermal burns from molten metal and hot surfaces, exposure to metal fumes and dust, and noise-induced hearing loss from rolling and forming operations. Workers may also face risks from overhead crane operations, radiation from furnaces, and confined space hazards.
Metal fabrication, machinery, and equipment manufacturing operations fall under OSHA's General Industry standards (29 CFR 1910). Key compliance areas include machine guarding (1910.212), control of hazardous energy through lockout/tagout (1910.147), welding and cutting safety (1910.252), electrical standards (1910.303), and hearing conservation (1910.95).
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| Dec 5, 2001 |
| Complaint |
| Partial |
| 0 |
| $0 |
| #300465390 | Oct 25, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116220468 | Oct 11, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #300466661 | Jul 26, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116218124 | Mar 1, 2001 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116500521 | Jun 20, 2000 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116520495 | Oct 18, 1999 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116219171 | Feb 11, 1999 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #300460474 | Nov 10, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116495193 | Sep 3, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116525601 | Jun 22, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116526138 | Jun 10, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #300460045 | Feb 25, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116526393 | Jan 14, 1998 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #300459757 | Oct 22, 1997 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116227026 | Apr 18, 1997 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116227877 | Mar 5, 1997 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116237405 | Feb 5, 1997 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $3,500 |
| #116236977 | Nov 21, 1996 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116516147 | Sep 25, 1996 | Planned | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116501511 | Jul 18, 1996 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116232182 | Oct 11, 1995 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116500349 | May 23, 1995 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $18,750 |
| #116271701 | May 23, 1995 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116239526 | Jun 28, 1994 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $1,125 |
| #116280793 | Jun 15, 1994 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #101175669 | Apr 6, 1994 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $5,000 |
| #116278920 | Nov 15, 1993 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $1,950 |
| #100589050 | Jul 19, 1993 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #101174837 | Jun 8, 1993 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $4,425 |
| #100597111 | Mar 17, 1993 | Complaint | Partial | 3 | $2,125 |
| #101177418 | Jan 13, 1993 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #101178044 | Nov 18, 1992 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #100780436 | Sep 6, 1992 | Accident | Partial | 5 | $45,000 |
| #2008605 | Aug 4, 1992 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #100589027 | Aug 4, 1992 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #2008944 | Jun 9, 1992 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #102967569 | Mar 18, 1992 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $0 |
| #100590603 | Jul 23, 1991 | Monitoring | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #720805 | Apr 25, 1990 | Complaint | Partial | 4 | $0 |
| #102967403 | Apr 12, 1990 | Unprogrammed Related | Complete | 1 | $0 |
| #17569997 | Mar 21, 1990 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $0 |
| #102967049 | Jan 11, 1990 | Complaint | Partial | 16 | $2,160 |
| #102970738 | May 9, 1988 | Accident | Partial | 4 | $1,200 |
| #761544 | Jan 20, 1988 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #17565631 | Oct 27, 1987 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #17562588 | Mar 3, 1987 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #623298 | Jan 29, 1987 | Complaint | Partial | 61 | $14,140 |
| #17564394 | Sep 16, 1986 | Complaint | Partial | 8 | $630 |
| #2004794 | Jul 16, 1985 | Complaint | Partial | 2 | $0 |
| #2009280 | May 15, 1985 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $100 |
| #1758655 | Oct 15, 1984 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #1152834 | Aug 13, 1984 | Accident | Partial | 1 | $4,000 |
| #1152768 | Jul 16, 1984 | Accident | Partial | 2 | $750 |
| #12360087 | May 7, 1982 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12338950 | Feb 10, 1982 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359873 | Dec 15, 1981 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12338877 | Sep 28, 1981 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359741 | Aug 27, 1981 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12318465 | Aug 11, 1981 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12354734 | Oct 21, 1980 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359295 | Sep 24, 1980 | Planned | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359279 | Sep 8, 1980 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359261 | Sep 2, 1980 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359253 | Aug 27, 1980 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359048 | Nov 30, 1979 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359030 | Nov 29, 1979 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12359022 | Sep 6, 1979 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12358909 | Feb 14, 1979 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12284824 | Jan 24, 1979 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12337655 | Oct 3, 1978 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12328035 | Sep 8, 1978 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12328027 | Sep 6, 1978 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12337549 | Jul 11, 1978 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12356788 | Aug 16, 1973 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
