Chaparral Steel Safety Record
Midlothian, TX · Manufacturing
Above-average violation rate. This employer has more safety violations than most.
Last inspected 03/16/2023
According to OSHA enforcement records, Chaparral Steel in Midlothian, Texas has 28 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 0 classified as serious and $0 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2023.
About This Safety Record
Chaparral Steel in Midlothian, Texas has received a D safety grade, indicating an above-average rate of workplace safety violations. Compared to other manufacturing employers, this record reflects a higher-than-typical frequency or severity of OSHA citations. A D grade is assigned when the weighted violation score falls between 3.0 and 5.99 per inspection.
Employers with D grades have demonstrated patterns that warrant attention from both current and prospective employees. All workers have the right to a safe workplace under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and can file an OSHA complaint if they believe conditions are unsafe.
Violation Breakdown
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Texas
Workers injured on the job in Texas may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, supplemental income benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must report injury within 30 days; Texas allows employers to opt out of workers' comp
- Statute: Tex. Lab. Code tit. 5, § 401.001 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Texas, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Chaparral Steel in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2023 | Follow-Up? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 03/16/2023 | Programmed Other? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/24/1988 | Complaint? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 03/31/1987 | Planned? | Midlothian, TX | 27 | $0 |
| 10/16/1986 | Referral? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/08/1985 | Accident? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 05/25/1982 | Planned? | Midlothian, TX | 1 | $0 |
| 06/26/1975 | Accident? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
| 12/17/1974 | Planned? | Midlothian, TX | 0 | $0 |
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