This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Beta Steel Safety Record

Portage, IN · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 01/08/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Beta Steel in Portage, Indiana has 42 workplace safety violations across 16 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $80,649 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 2010.

Beta Steel, located in Portage, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 42 violations on file, 25 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $80,649.

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.

42 Violations
16 Inspections
25 Serious
$80,649 Penalties
Serious?
25 ($80,649)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1992
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1992
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $97,150 in penalties for Beta Steel, later reduced to $80,649 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
6 citations $2,402
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $10,700
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $1,000
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $1,475
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
3 citations $625
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/08/2010 Accident? Portage, IN 2 $4,200
12/02/2009 Referral? Portage, IN 0 $0
04/03/2008 Complaint? Portage, IN 0 $0
05/09/2005 Unprogrammed Related? Portage, IN 1 $2,700
01/17/2002 Planned? Portage, IN 3 $560
07/05/2000 Unprogrammed Related? Portage, IN 0 $0
06/13/2000 Unprogrammed Related? Portage, IN 0 $0
02/02/2000 Unprogrammed Related? Portage, IN 0 $0
05/25/1999 Planned? Portage, IN 0 $0
06/05/1997 Accident? Portage, IN 1 $365
03/27/1996 Accident? Portage, IN 4 $64,000
07/18/1995 Complaint? Portage, IN 4 $1,200
08/31/1994 Complaint? Portage, IN 2 $1,300
05/04/1994 Complaint? Portage, IN 4 $1,462
08/03/1993 Complaint? Portage, IN 7 $612
12/08/1992 Complaint? Portage, IN 14 $4,250

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