This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2003. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bethlehem Steel Safety Record

Burns Harbor, IN · Manufacturing

C

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

Last inspected 03/18/2003

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor, Indiana has 109 workplace safety violations across 99 inspections, with 34 classified as serious and $27,683 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1983 to 2003.

Bethlehem Steel, located in Burns Harbor, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 109 violations on file, 34 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $27,683.

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.

109 Violations
99 Inspections
34 Serious
$27,683 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
63 ($3,975)
Serious?
34 ($12,568)
Willful?
6 ($11,000)
Repeat?
6 ($140)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 10 inspections (17 total) since 1985
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (26 total) since 1987
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (7 total) since 1985
2200.0801 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1983
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 5 inspections (12 total) since 1986
OSHA initially proposed $88,460 in penalties for Bethlehem Steel, later reduced to $27,683 — a 69% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
26 citations $3,320
1910.0023 Ladders
17 citations $3,275
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
12 citations $1,180
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
7 citations $2,625
2200.0801 OSHA Standard
6 citations $3,425
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/18/2003 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
12/02/2002 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/21/2002 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
06/26/2002 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
05/03/2002 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/19/2002 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
11/30/2001 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
10/09/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
06/28/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
04/19/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
04/19/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/30/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/06/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/16/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/05/2001 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
01/03/2001 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
11/15/2000 Planned? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
11/15/2000 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
11/03/2000 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/12/2000 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $0
09/06/2000 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/07/2000 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
05/31/2000 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
10/25/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/13/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
07/06/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
05/06/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
04/01/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/23/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/17/1999 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 2 $0
10/07/1998 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 4 $0
10/06/1998 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 3 $1,215
05/27/1998 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/20/1998 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
12/31/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 4 $560
11/26/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/20/1997 Unprogrammed Related? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
07/17/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $0
07/11/1997 Programmed Related? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
07/03/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
04/24/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/13/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/12/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/26/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
01/29/1997 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
01/17/1997 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
10/14/1996 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 3 $2,250
10/03/1996 Unprogrammed Related? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/07/1996 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/06/1996 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
05/23/1996 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
05/01/1996 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/06/1995 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
12/29/1994 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
02/14/1994 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/16/1993 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
07/08/1993 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $1,875
05/10/1993 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
04/07/1993 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/15/1993 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 2 $1,968
10/26/1992 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
10/08/1992 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/25/1992 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/25/1992 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/23/1992 Planned? Burns Harbor, IN 3 $0
01/28/1992 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
01/07/1992 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $2,625
11/27/1991 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/03/1991 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/03/1991 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $0
07/09/1991 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
01/30/1991 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 3 $3,000
11/15/1990 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $0
10/02/1990 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 7 $1,040
08/31/1990 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
08/08/1990 Follow-Up? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
06/11/1990 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 8 $0
03/28/1990 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
03/20/1990 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $750
01/29/1990 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 10 $0
12/28/1989 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 2 $9,000
08/10/1989 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 2 $200
06/28/1989 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 4 $0
04/14/1989 Planned? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
07/08/1988 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 6 $180
02/29/1988 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 14 $320
10/26/1987 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
10/20/1987 Accident? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $560
06/23/1987 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
05/01/1987 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $0
04/23/1987 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 7 $140
10/29/1986 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 4 $240
10/09/1986 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
09/11/1986 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $400
06/16/1986 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 5 $640
06/04/1986 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $0
09/16/1985 Complaint? Burns Harbor, IN 4 $560
11/01/1984 Planned? Burns Harbor, IN 0 $0
10/11/1983 Programmed Related? Burns Harbor, IN 1 $160

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