This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Chaparral Steel Midlothian Safety Record

Midlothian, TX · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/10/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Chaparral Steel Midlothian in Midlothian, Texas has 22 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $13,845 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2006.

Chaparral Steel Midlothian, located in Midlothian, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 22 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,845.

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.

22 Violations
8 Inspections
16 Serious
$13,845 Penalties
Serious?
16 ($13,845)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1990
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $19,450 in penalties for Chaparral Steel Midlothian, later reduced to $13,845 — a 29% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $345
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
3 citations
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
2 citations $5,000
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
2 citations $230
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
2 citations $230
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/10/2006 Accident? Midlothian, TX 1 $2,500
12/22/2000 Accident? Midlothian, TX 1 $5,000
06/23/1997 Complaint? Midlothian, TX 0 $0
06/14/1997 Accident? Midlothian, TX 0 $0
11/21/1996 Accident? Midlothian, TX 0 $0
11/12/1991 Accident? Midlothian, TX 2 $5,000
12/04/1990 Unprogrammed Related? Midlothian, TX 0 $0
08/02/1990 Planned? Midlothian, TX 18 $1,345

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