This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Calumet Steel Safety Record

Chicago HTS, IL

F

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

Last inspected 06/23/1992

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Calumet Steel in Chicago HTS, Illinois has 125 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 32 classified as serious and $19,360 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1992.

Calumet Steel, located in Chicago HTS, Illinois, 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 125 violations on file, 32 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,360.

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.

125 Violations
9 Inspections
32 Serious
$19,360 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
93 ($2,420)
Serious?
32 ($16,940)
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (16 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $22,260 in penalties for Calumet Steel, later reduced to $19,360 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
21 citations $1,920
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
16 citations $720
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
7 citations $3,060
1910.0023 Ladders
7 citations $1,100
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations $720
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/23/1992 Referral? Chicago HTS, IL 4 $6,700
02/16/1984 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 0 $0
04/20/1982 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 5 $360
07/07/1977 Follow-Up? Chicago HTS, IL 0 $0
05/20/1977 Follow-Up? Chicago HTS, IL 0 $0
03/15/1977 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 79 $10,575
07/12/1973 Accident? Chicago HTS, IL 19 $390
07/12/1973 Accident? Chicago HTS, IL 17 $1,290
01/24/1973 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 1 $45

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