ARMCO INC
US 23 NORTH, ASHLAND, KY 41101
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Inspection records
Jan 26, 1989#104339924Jan 26, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104339924$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104339924
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 5, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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.
Jan 12, 1989#104339999Jan 12, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104339999$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104339999
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 21, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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.
Dec 6, 1988#104287818Dec 6, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104287818$6304 viol.4 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #104287818
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 7, 1988
- Contested
- Mar 14, 1989
- Final Order
- Jul 24, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- U. S. 235, Ashland, KY 41105
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $630 | $630 | Dec 6, 1988 | Mar 14, 1989 | Jul 24, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | 5 | 1 | $90 | $0 | Mar 8, 1989 | Mar 14, 1989 | Jul 24, 1990 |
| 03001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1989 | Mar 14, 1989 | Jul 24, 1990 |
| 03002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K01 | Other | 4 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1989 | Mar 14, 1989 | Jul 24, 1990 |
Aug 4, 1988#104289533Aug 4, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104289533$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104289533
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- W. Winchester Ave., Ashland, KY 41101
- 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 6, 1988#104348305Jul 6, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104348305$5601 viol.1 violation$560 in penalties
Inspection #104348305
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 200150301 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $560 | $560 | Jul 6, 1988 | - | - |
Jun 6, 1988#2791127Jun 6, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2791127$1802 viol.2 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #2791127
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 1988
- Contested
- Aug 22, 1988
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 27, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- U S 23 South, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $180 | $180 | Feb 1, 1989 | Aug 22, 1988 | Apr 27, 1989 |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1989 | Aug 22, 1988 | Apr 27, 1989 |
Dec 9, 1987#2780997Dec 9, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2780997$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2780997
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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.
Dec 4, 1987#2785368Dec 4, 1987FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#2785368$6301 viol.1 violation$630 in penalties
Inspection #2785368
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1987
- Contested
- Feb 12, 1988
- Final Order
- Jun 2, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 8, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $630
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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 when crushed to death by locomotive loader bucket
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 338003101 OSHA citation code: 338003101 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $630 | $630 | Jan 11, 1988 | Feb 12, 1988 | Jun 2, 1988 |
Dec 4, 1987#2765550Dec 4, 1987Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Safety#2765550$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2765550
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 14, 1987
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
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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.
Sep 8, 1987#2764942Sep 8, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2764942$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2764942
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1987
- Closed
- Jul 17, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us 23 North, Ashland, KY 41101
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
42 inspections, 1982 to 1989. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.