This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Century 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 02/22/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Century Steel in Chicago HTS, Illinois has 107 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $3,670 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1983.

Century Steel, located in Chicago HTS, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. 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 107 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,670.

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.

107 Violations
6 Inspections
7 Serious
$3,670 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
91 ($655)
Repeat?
9 ($1,150)
Serious?
7 ($1,865)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (19 total) since 1972
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1972
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (16 total) since 1975
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1972
OSHA initially proposed $3,745 in penalties for Century Steel, later reduced to $3,670 — a 2% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
19 citations $2,110
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
16 citations $205
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
10 citations $90
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
9 citations $75
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
8 citations $50
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/22/1983 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 9 $75
06/26/1979 Follow-Up? Chicago HTS, IL 5 $160
02/02/1978 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 24 $1,980
01/27/1977 Complaint? Chicago HTS, IL 1 $100
12/23/1975 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 48 $1,180
08/28/1972 Planned? Chicago HTS, IL 20 $175

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