Why does Bethlehem Steel have a C safety grade?

Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, NY has a C safety grade based on 191 OSHA violations across 145 inspections, with 70 classified as serious. Total penalties: $57,940. Grades use a weighted formula: Willful 5x, Repeat 4x, Serious 3x, Other 1x per inspection.

What are the most common OSHA violations at Bethlehem Steel?

Bethlehem Steel has been cited for 191 violations. 70 are classified as serious, meaning they could cause death or serious physical harm.

Has anyone been injured at Bethlehem Steel?

OSHA records show no accident reports on file for Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, NY. This data comes from OSHA enforcement investigations and may not reflect all workplace incidents.

Bethlehem Steel Safety Record

Lackawanna, NY

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

Last inspected 10/07/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, New York has 191 workplace safety violations across 145 inspections, with 70 classified as serious and $57,940 in total penalties. Safety grade: C. OSHA records span 1972 to 1992.

About This Safety Record

Bethlehem Steel, located in Lackawanna, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. 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 191 violations on file, 70 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $57,940.

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.

191 Violations

145 Inspections

70 Serious

$57,940 Penalties

Violation Breakdown

Other-than-Serious?

88 ($1,320)

Serious?

70 ($37,270)

Repeat?

31 ($14,650)

Willful?

2 ($4,700)

Repeat Violation Patterns

1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General

Cited in 14 inspections (17 total) since 1975

1910.0023 Ladders

Cited in 10 inspections (12 total) since 1975

1910.0179 OSHA Standard

Cited in 9 inspections (25 total) since 1975

1910.0141 OSHA Standard

Cited in 9 inspections (17 total) since 1975

5A00.01 General Duty Clause

Cited in 8 inspections (10 total) since 1976

1992 (1) 1982 (1) 1980 (53) 1979 (29) 1978 (46) 1977 (14) 1976 (16) 1975 (30) 1973 (1)

OSHA initially proposed $120,800 in penalties for Bethlehem Steel, later reduced to $57,940 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.

Top OSHA Standards Cited

1910.1029 OSHA Standard

26 citations $22,100

1910.0179 OSHA Standard

25 citations $8,620

1910.0141 OSHA Standard

17 citations $920

1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General

17 citations $4,700

1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design

12 citations $3,575

Inspection History

Date	Type	Location	Violations	Penalties
10/07/1992	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/23/1992	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$1,700
01/27/1992	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/06/1990	Referral?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
12/17/1984	Planned?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/05/1984	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
05/10/1983	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
10/22/1982	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$450
06/14/1982	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
01/15/1982	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
12/01/1981	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/30/1981	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
08/21/1981	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/24/1981	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
04/24/1981	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
04/22/1981	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
04/03/1981	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
01/06/1981	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
11/18/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$0
11/03/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
10/14/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	4	$500
10/14/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/19/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
08/05/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	5	$1,000
07/18/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/16/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/11/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/03/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
06/27/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
06/18/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	3	$0
06/17/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	3	$1,000
06/13/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
06/12/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$800
05/14/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
04/28/1980	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$400
04/08/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	9	$5,240
04/03/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	9	$1,650
04/03/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
04/03/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/28/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	3	$200
03/11/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	5	$0
03/04/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
02/25/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	4	$0
02/14/1980	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	3	$700
01/25/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
01/22/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
01/15/1980	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
12/20/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$800
11/20/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$0
11/15/1979	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
10/31/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$400
10/16/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
10/02/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/26/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/26/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/20/1979	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/20/1979	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
09/12/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
08/31/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	5	$600
08/22/1979	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/25/1979	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
06/06/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	17	$11,265
05/18/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
05/16/1979	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/08/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$0
03/08/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/02/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
02/21/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
02/14/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
02/12/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
01/08/1979	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$500
12/11/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
12/05/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
11/29/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
10/25/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
10/24/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$600
09/27/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$400
09/27/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
08/30/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$180
08/25/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	24	$21,100
08/04/1978	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/28/1978	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/13/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/11/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
07/10/1978	Accident?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$200
06/27/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
06/16/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
06/14/1978	Planned?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$700
06/08/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
05/02/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
04/06/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/29/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/23/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/23/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
03/23/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$160
03/03/1978	Follow-Up?	Lackawanna, NY	0	$0
02/27/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	5	$320
02/27/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	1	$0
01/24/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	5	$1,000
01/24/1978	Complaint?	Lackawanna, NY	2	$0