This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2008. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Steel Safety Record

Norfolk, VA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/10/2008

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Steel in Norfolk, Virginia has 93 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $7,122 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2008.

American Steel, located in Norfolk, Virginia, was last inspected by OSHA in 2008. 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 93 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,122.

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.

93 Violations
12 Inspections
31 Serious
$7,122 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
62 ($575)
Serious?
31 ($6,548)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1986
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1999
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1990
OSHA initially proposed $21,925 in penalties for American Steel, later reduced to $7,122 — a 68% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $1,000
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $1,562
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
6 citations $638
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $350
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/10/2008 Follow-Up? Norfolk, VA 8 $1,000
07/10/2008 Follow-Up? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
10/10/2007 Referral? Norfolk, VA 11 $775
10/03/2007 Complaint? Norfolk, VA 14 $1,238
10/18/2004 Unprogrammed Related? Norfolk, VA 2 $610
08/26/1999 Planned? Norfolk, VA 22 $2,375
07/14/1994 Planned? Norfolk, VA 4 $100
02/28/1994 Referral? Norfolk, VA 0 $0
08/04/1993 Planned? Norfolk, VA 1 $0
10/03/1990 Planned? Norfolk, VA 22 $1,025
10/21/1986 Planned? Norfolk, VA 5 $0
09/12/1986 Planned? Norfolk, VA 4 $0

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