This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1974. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Empire Detroit Steel Safety Record

Portsmouth, OH

F

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

Last inspected 09/25/1974

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Empire Detroit Steel in Portsmouth, Ohio has 80 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 5 classified as serious and $17,940 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1974.

Empire Detroit Steel, located in Portsmouth, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1974. 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 80 violations on file, 5 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $17,940.

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.

80 Violations
11 Inspections
5 Serious
$17,940 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
70 ($2,140)
Serious?
5 ($3,200)
Repeat?
4 ($2,600)
Willful?
1 ($10,000)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (16 total) since 1972
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1972
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1973
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $18,940 in penalties for Empire Detroit Steel, later reduced to $17,940 — a 5% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
16 citations $1,130
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations $1,040
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $500
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $100
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/25/1974 Complaint? Portsmouth, OH 5 $11,500
04/15/1974 Complaint? Portsmouth, OH 5 $500
03/18/1974 Follow-Up? Portsmouth, OH 2 $0
10/04/1973 Accident? Portsmouth, OH 0 $0
07/23/1973 Complaint? Portsmouth, OH 58 $4,900
06/19/1973 Complaint? Portsmouth, OH 0 $0
06/18/1973 Accident? Portsmouth, OH 0 $0
09/28/1972 Planned? Portsmouth, OH 0 $0
09/28/1972 Complaint? Portsmouth, OH 3 $0
07/14/1972 Follow-Up? Portsmouth, OH 0 $0
07/12/1972 Complaint? Portsmouth, OH 7 $1,040

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