GULF STATES STEEL, INC.
174 SOUTH 26 ST, GADSDEN, AL 35901
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Inspection records
Aug 8, 1991#110120763Aug 8, 1991FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#110120763$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110120763
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 14, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,150
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
- 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 is run over and killed by train
Jun 12, 1991#110119922Jun 12, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110119922$1,6252 viol.2 violations$1,625 in penalties
Inspection #110119922
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1991
- Closed
- Sep 13, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,625
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,625 | $1,625 | Sep 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 G04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 1991 | - | - |
Aug 16, 1990#106233224Aug 16, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106233224$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106233224
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th St., Gadsden, AL 35904
- 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 20, 1987#101233716May 20, 1987FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#101233716$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #101233716
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,950
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
- 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 struck by moving hydraulic cylinder
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 31, 1987 | - | - |
Apr 16, 1987#101233435Apr 16, 1987FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#101233435$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101233435
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 1987
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,950
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
- 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 burned by molten metal
Dec 10, 1986#101884799Dec 10, 1986Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#101884799$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101884799
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 20, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,950
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35904
- 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.
May 28, 1986#1974278May 28, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1974278$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1974278
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 27, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 S. 26th St., Gadsden, AL 35901
- 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.
Feb 24, 1986#101572931Feb 24, 1986Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#101572931$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101572931
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 24, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 S. 26th St., Gadsden, AL 35901
- 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 4, 1985#1636356Jun 4, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1636356$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1636356
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1985
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 174 South 26 St, Gadsden, AL 35901
- 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 23, 1984#1156694Apr 23, 1984Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#1156694$7005 viol.5 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #1156694
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 23, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 174 South 26th Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling24 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | 19 | 0 | |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Benzene | 2 | 17 - 20 | ppm |
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 19 | 0 - 0.032 | |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 - 0.0018 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 19 | 0 - 0.22 | |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Coke Oven Emissions | 19 | 0.02 - 1.5 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 - 0.015 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0.015 - 2.6 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 - 0.014 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0.143 - 0.417 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 0.183 - 1.879 | mg/m³ |
| Phenanthrene | 19 | 0 - 0.024 | |
| Pyrene | 19 | 0 - 0.28 | |
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 4 | 0 | |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 - 12 | |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.043 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 C | Serious | 4 | 17 | $7,000 | $700 | Mar 3, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F03 IB2 | Serious | 15 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F03 IID | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F03 IVB | Serious | 2 | 29 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F04 I | Serious | 5 | 27 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1985 | - | - |
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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, 1984 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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