This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Acme Steel Safety Record

Riverdale, IL

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 10/11/2001

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Acme Steel in Riverdale, Illinois has 113 workplace safety violations across 55 inspections, with 84 classified as serious and $77,561 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2001.

Acme Steel, located in Riverdale, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 113 violations on file, 84 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $77,561.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

113 Violations
55 Inspections
84 Serious
$77,561 Penalties
Serious?
84 ($72,261)
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($1,000)
Repeat?
3 ($2,300)
Willful?
2 ($2,000)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 8 inspections (9 total) since 1989
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 7 inspections (9 total) since 1989
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 7 inspections (8 total) since 1988
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $145,095 in penalties for Acme Steel, later reduced to $77,561 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
11 citations $2,800
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
9 citations $11,555
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
9 citations $4,595
1910.0023 Ladders
9 citations $13,250
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
8 citations $5,075
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/11/2001 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
02/07/2001 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
11/09/2000 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
09/01/2000 Follow-Up? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
05/24/2000 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
02/04/2000 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 3 $2,500
02/04/2000 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 4 $2,251
10/06/1999 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
10/06/1999 Referral? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
09/15/1999 Referral? Riverdale, IL 1 $5,000
05/05/1999 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 2 $4,500
10/20/1998 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $975
08/19/1998 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $1,445
07/08/1998 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 2 $1,875
12/30/1997 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
12/30/1997 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $2,000
11/04/1997 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 2 $2,700
03/19/1997 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 3 $1,500
08/07/1996 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 4 $7,500
04/02/1996 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
12/18/1995 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
08/09/1995 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
05/16/1995 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 4 $5,750
03/15/1995 Referral? Riverdale, IL 2 $4,000
02/28/1995 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 4 $4,750
04/15/1994 Accident? Riverdale, IL 3 $5,000
03/02/1994 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 4 $2,300
02/03/1993 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $2,000
02/13/1992 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $3,000
04/18/1991 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 3 $825
11/20/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
11/02/1989 Follow-Up? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
09/05/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 2 $1,000
08/23/1989 Follow-Up? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
08/16/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $500
08/15/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
06/19/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
06/15/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $400
06/13/1989 Follow-Up? Riverdale, IL 1 $800
04/18/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 5 $1,410
03/02/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 9 $2,960
03/02/1989 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 34 $6,400
02/03/1989 Accident? Riverdale, IL 1 $500
12/14/1988 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 1 $400
11/03/1988 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 3 $200
10/03/1988 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
11/17/1987 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
11/02/1987 Accident? Riverdale, IL 3 $2,500
09/23/1987 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
09/01/1987 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 4 $300
05/19/1987 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
03/26/1987 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
03/03/1987 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 2 $320
10/21/1986 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0
03/19/1986 Complaint? Riverdale, IL 0 $0

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