Bethlehem Steel Safety Record
Burns Harbor, IN · Manufacturing
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 03/18/2003
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.
About This Safety Record
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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