This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bethlehem Steel Safety Record

Johnstown, PA

F

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

Last inspected 08/28/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bethlehem Steel in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has 266 workplace safety violations across 45 inspections, with 175 classified as serious and $49,640 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1991.

Bethlehem Steel, located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 266 violations on file, 175 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $49,640.

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.

266 Violations
45 Inspections
175 Serious
$49,640 Penalties
Serious?
175 ($45,675)
Other-than-Serious?
83 ($2,525)
Repeat?
5 ($440)
Willful?
3 ($1,000)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 9 inspections (24 total) since 1974
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 8 inspections (17 total) since 1972
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 6 inspections (11 total) since 1972
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 6 inspections (11 total) since 1972
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $221,795 in penalties for Bethlehem Steel, later reduced to $49,640 — a 78% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
32 citations $6,200
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
24 citations $4,150
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
17 citations $2,785
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
16 citations $3,640
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
14 citations $2,325
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/28/1991 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
04/03/1991 Accident? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
10/03/1990 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 8 $1,000
02/28/1990 Follow-Up? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
01/25/1990 Planned? Johnstown, PA 10 $1,660
12/27/1989 Accident? Johnstown, PA 4 $3,600
01/20/1989 Referral? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
11/21/1988 Planned? Johnstown, PA 9 $560
11/16/1988 Planned? Johnstown, PA 9 $6,480
09/25/1986 Accident? Johnstown, PA 1 $720
05/07/1986 Monitoring? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
03/21/1983 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
08/19/1981 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
05/28/1981 Follow-Up? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
04/02/1981 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
04/21/1980 Follow-Up? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
02/14/1980 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 11 $4,500
11/15/1979 Accident? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
11/08/1979 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 2 $0
06/25/1979 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 12 $600
05/18/1979 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 126 $23,275
04/03/1979 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 4 $1,120
03/08/1979 Follow-Up? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
02/06/1979 Accident? Johnstown, PA 2 $1,710
06/27/1978 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
11/23/1976 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
09/14/1976 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
06/10/1976 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
01/13/1976 Accident? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
10/08/1975 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 20 $350
10/03/1975 Accident? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
07/31/1975 Planned? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
05/13/1975 Accident? Johnstown, PA 3 $135
05/06/1975 Follow-Up? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
04/22/1975 Accident? Johnstown, PA 1 $700
02/27/1975 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 2 $40
02/11/1975 Accident? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
01/08/1975 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 7 $475
08/21/1974 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 16 $820
07/24/1974 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 11 $880
06/14/1974 Accident? Johnstown, PA 1 $700
03/13/1973 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
12/26/1972 Accident? Johnstown, PA 0 $0
10/12/1972 Complaint? Johnstown, PA 1 $0
09/21/1972 Accident? Johnstown, PA 6 $315

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