Inspection #315723452
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of JSW STEEL (USA) INC. at 5200 East Mckinney Road, Baytown, TX 77523 on Oct 5, 2011. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Oct 31, 2014.
OSHA documented 11 violations (7 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $16,810. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 54 air monitoring samples covering 16 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium, Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, and 11 more.
This employer has 16 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 315723452
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Oct 5, 2011
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2014
- Contested
- Mar 12, 2012
- Final Order
- Apr 12, 2013
- Total Violations
- 11
- Penalties on Record
- $16,810
- Initial Penalties
- $33,620
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
- Address
- 5200 East Mckinney Road, Baytown, TX 77523
- Industry
- 331111
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #348349515 | Jul 2, 2025 | Referral (C) | 5 violations | $35,778 |
| #346820194 | Jul 7, 2023 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $11,719 |
| #343803854 | Feb 14, 2019 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $31,257 |
| #343388666 | Aug 14, 2018 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #343388187 | Aug 8, 2018 | Referral (C) | 3 violations | $38,802 |
| #342869658 | Jan 4, 2018 | Follow-Up (F) | 3 violations | $33,998 |
| #343124327 | Jan 4, 2018 | Follow-Up (F) | 4 violations | $22,173 |
| #342067949 | Jan 31, 2017 | Fatality/Catastrophe (M) | No violations | |
| #340926146 | Sep 17, 2015 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $10,300 |
| #339802837 | Jun 10, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 9 violations | $101,000 |
| #339006462 | Apr 15, 2013 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $32,000 |
| #335469193 | Jul 30, 2012 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $12,500 |
| #334916798 | Jun 25, 2012 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #315722769 | Sep 7, 2011 | Follow-Up (F) | 30 violations | $217,900 |
| #311960736 | Nov 24, 2008 | Complaint (B) | 44 violations | $63,750 |
| #310265426 | Oct 16, 2007 | Complaint (B) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Oct 31, 2014.
7 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 3 | 0 - 0.000136 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 3 | 0 - 0.000071 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3 | 0.0100441 - 0.0147448 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 3.094 - 3.836 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 3 | 2.5648077 - 3.3848004 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 3 | 0.0191046 - 0.0294644 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 3 | 3.094 - 3.836 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 2.48 - 3.13 | mg |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | $3,300 | $1,650 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B03 | Serious | $6,600 | $3,300 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 01003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 D04 III | Serious | $5,500 | $2,750 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 01004A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E01 | Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 01004B | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E06 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | $5,500 | $2,750 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | $3,300 | $1,650 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 02001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Repeat | $220 | $110 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 02001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 03001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
| 03002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | $1,100 | $550 | Jun 1, 2013 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2013 |
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.
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