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UNITED STATES STEEL CORP
$86,480
penalties
63
viol.
21
insp.

UNITED STATES STEEL CORP

3426 EAST 89TH ST, Chicago, IL 60617

Inspections
21
Aug 1972 to Sep 2009 · 17 safety, 4 health
Violations
63
across 21 inspections
Penalties on record
$86,480
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 25Willful 10Repeat 2Other 26

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Inspection records

Sep 16, 2009Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#312599442$00 viol.

Inspection #312599442

Dates

Opened
Sep 16, 2009
Closing Conference Date
Not recorded
Closed
Sep 17, 2009

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
79 & Brandon Ave., Chicago, IL 60617
Industry
331111

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.

Apr 4, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103214532$2,1004 viol.

Inspection #103214532

Dates

Opened
Apr 4, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Apr 7, 1989
Closed
Jun 20, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,000

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,000
Penalties on Record
$2,100
Site Address
3426 E. 89th St., Chicago, IL 60617
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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious12$1,000$700May 31, 1989--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious25$1,000$700May 31, 1989--
010031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 D
Serious250$1,000$700Jun 28, 1989--
020011910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 III
Other110$0$0May 31, 1989--
Apr 4, 1983Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15767957$00 viol.

Inspection #15767957

Dates

Opened
Apr 4, 1983
Closing Conference Date
May 13, 1983
Closed
May 27, 1983

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,000
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3426 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60617
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 31, 1982Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#15803836$00 viol.

Inspection #15803836

Dates

Opened
Mar 31, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Apr 13, 1982
Closed
Apr 16, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3426 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
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 15, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#15808751$8001 viol.

Inspection #15808751

Dates

Opened
Mar 15, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Mar 22, 1982
Closed
Aug 5, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$800
Penalties on Record
$800
Site Address
3426 E 89th St, Chicago, IL 60617
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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious3-$800$800Apr 29, 1982--
Feb 16, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#15803802$2,1005 viol.

Inspection #15803802

Dates

Opened
Feb 16, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Apr 13, 1982
Closed
Feb 26, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
5 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,100
Penalties on Record
$2,100
Site Address
3426 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1926.850
Preparatory Operations (Demolition)
OSHA citation code: 19260850 E
Serious1-$700$700Apr 24, 1982--
01001B1910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 D02 IV
Serious1-$0$0Apr 24, 1982--
01001C1910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 D02 XV
Serious1-$0$0Apr 24, 1982--
010021910.156
Fire Brigades
OSHA citation code: 19100156 C04
Serious1-$700$700Apr 24, 1982--
010031910.156
Fire Brigades
OSHA citation code: 19100156 E01 I
Serious1-$700$700Apr 24, 1982--
Feb 11, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15803737$7002 viol.

Inspection #15803737

Dates

Opened
Feb 11, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Apr 15, 1982
Closed
Feb 26, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
3,000
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$700
Penalties on Record
$700
Site Address
3426 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious2-$700$700Nov 30, 1982--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Other1-$0$0Apr 28, 1982--
Aug 6, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15808157$1751 viol.

Inspection #15808157

Dates

Opened
Aug 6, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Aug 17, 1981
Closed
Jan 19, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
5,000
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$175
Penalties on Record
$175
Site Address
3426 E 89 St, Chicago, IL 60617
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious5-$175$175Aug 26, 1981--
Feb 6, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15807571$03 viol.

Inspection #15807571

Dates

Opened
Feb 6, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Mar 18, 1980
Contested
Apr 15, 1980
Closed
Jan 12, 1983

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
6,000
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
1 serious, 2 willful
Initial Penalties
$11,000
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3426 East 89th Street, Chicago, IL 60617
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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious1-$1,000$0Apr 11, 1980Apr 15, 1980-
02001A5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Willful1-$10,000$0Apr 11, 1980Apr 15, 1980-
02001B1910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Willful1-$0$0Mar 30, 1980Apr 15, 1980-
Nov 20, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#15807506$5,3504 viol.

Inspection #15807506

Dates

Opened
Nov 20, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Jan 4, 1980
Contested
Feb 15, 1980
Closed
Jan 12, 1983

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
7,000
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
1 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$21,900
Penalties on Record
$5,350
Site Address
3426 East 89th St, Chicago, IL 60617
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other2-$900$350Jan 25, 1980Feb 15, 1980-
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious1-$1,000$1,000Feb 1, 1980Feb 15, 1980-
020011910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 N01
Repeat1-$10,000$2,000Jan 25, 1980Feb 15, 1980-
020021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01
Repeat2-$10,000$2,000Jan 21, 1980Feb 15, 1980-
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About these records

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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.

Standards cited

5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)14 citations · $54,125
1910.252Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements9 citations · $345
1910.23Ladders5 citations · $2,450

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