This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Bethlehem Steel Safety Record

Lebanon, PA

F

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

Last inspected 09/08/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Bethlehem Steel in Lebanon, Pennsylvania has 51 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 15 classified as serious and $4,300 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1982.

Bethlehem Steel, located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 51 violations on file, 15 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,300.

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.

51 Violations
12 Inspections
15 Serious
$4,300 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
35 ($490)
Serious?
15 ($3,610)
Repeat?
1 ($200)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $5,470 in penalties for Bethlehem Steel, later reduced to $4,300 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $860
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations $335
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations $50
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,120
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $590
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/08/1982 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 0 $0
08/25/1978 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 0 $0
02/16/1978 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 5 $1,300
12/08/1977 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 1 $320
08/24/1977 Follow-Up? Lebanon, PA 0 $0
08/02/1977 Follow-Up? Lebanon, PA 0 $0
06/13/1977 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 0 $0
04/28/1977 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 8 $810
03/29/1977 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 10 $1,380
01/15/1975 Planned? Lebanon, PA 1 $0
12/10/1974 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 24 $490
04/18/1974 Complaint? Lebanon, PA 2 $0

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