U.S.S. KOBE STEEL CO.
1807 E. 28TH ST., LORAIN, OH 44055
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Inspection records
Jan 26, 1999#301533394Jan 26, 1999Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#301533394$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301533394
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,700
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Employees injured in thermal explosion
May 29, 1998#301532156May 29, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#301532156$8,5002 viol.2 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #301532156
Dates
- Opened
- May 29, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1998
- Contested
- Nov 1, 1998
- Final Order
- Apr 26, 1999
- Closed
- Nov 22, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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 pinned by dummy bar
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Oct 19, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 | Apr 26, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Oct 16, 1998 | Nov 1, 1998 | Apr 26, 1999 |
Jul 31, 1997#121971048Jul 31, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#121971048$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121971048
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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 15, 1996#122088180Jul 15, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#122088180$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122088180
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Dec 15, 1995#121973408Dec 15, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#121973408$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121973408
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 15, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,716
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Oct 27, 1994#121977516Oct 27, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#121977516$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121977516
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1994
- Closed
- Oct 27, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,267
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
Aug 18, 1994#121977193Aug 18, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#121977193$2,5503 viol.3 violations$2,550 in penalties
Inspection #121977193
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1994
- Closed
- Oct 24, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,550
- Penalties on Record
- $2,550
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,275 | $1,275 | Oct 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,275 | $1,275 | Oct 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | - | - |
Aug 5, 1993#110272663Aug 5, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110272663$16,0005 viol.5 violations$16,000 in penalties
Inspection #110272663
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,000
- Penalties on Record
- $16,000
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 30, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 30, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 IIB | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 30, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $2,000 | Aug 30, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 27, 1993 | - | - |
Jul 19, 1993#110274479Jul 19, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110274479$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110274479
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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 11, 1993#106116536Feb 11, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106116536$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106116536
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 11, 1993
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
- 1807 E. 28th St., Lorain, OH 44055
- 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.
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