UNIVERSAL STEEL CO.
6600 GRANT AVENUE, CUYAHOGA HTS, OH 44105 · NAICS 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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Inspection records
May 1, 2006#310023635May 1, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310023635$6,9603 viol.3 violations$6,960 in penalties
Inspection #310023635
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2006
- Closed
- Aug 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $11,600
- Penalties on Record
- $6,960
- Site Address
- 6600 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $720 | Jul 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $2,400 | $1,440 | Jun 17, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $8,000 | $4,800 | Jun 17, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 26, 2004#308057900Aug 26, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308057900$2,20011 viol.11 violations$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #308057900
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 3, 2004
- Closed
- Oct 25, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- 6600 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 (8 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $875 | $550 | Sep 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | 60 | 4 | $525 | $0 | Oct 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $550 | Sep 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | 4 | $875 | $0 | Oct 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $875 | $550 | Sep 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $875 | $550 | Sep 24, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 18, 1995#103544201Jan 18, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103544201$4002 viol.2 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #103544201
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 22, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 54
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $675
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 6600 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 24 | $675 | $400 | Feb 10, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 III | Other | 3 | 24 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1995 | - | - |
Aug 30, 1994#103537379Aug 30, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103537379$1,5405 viol.5 violations$1,540 in penalties
Inspection #103537379
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 8, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 54
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,540
- Site Address
- 6600 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 54 | $700 | $560 | Feb 4, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 54 | $700 | $560 | Oct 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 54 | $525 | $420 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 54 | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A02 | Other | 1 | 54 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
May 25, 1989#102433307May 25, 1989Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#102433307$8007 viol.7 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #102433307
Dates
- Opened
- May 25, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 6, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 6600 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 VI | Serious | 1 | 2 | $250 | $250 | Jul 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Jul 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | Jul 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jul 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1989 | - | - |
Mar 28, 1989#105935993Mar 28, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#105935993$60015 viol.15 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #105935993
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 6600 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Hts, OH 44105
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 (8 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $150 | $150 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $150 | $150 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 2 | 30 | $100 | $100 | Jun 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003B | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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6 inspections, 1989 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,100 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: rolled steel shape manufacturing reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source