This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Inland Steel Co Indiana Harbor Works Safety Record

East Chicago, IN

F

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

Last inspected 03/04/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Inland Steel Co Indiana Harbor Works in East Chicago, Indiana has 191 workplace safety violations across 58 inspections, with 80 classified as serious and $158,455 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 1997.

Inland Steel Co Indiana Harbor Works, located in East Chicago, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 191 violations on file, 80 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $158,455.

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.

191 Violations
58 Inspections
80 Serious
$158,455 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
97 ($2,020)
Serious?
80 ($108,525)
Repeat?
13 ($42,910)
Willful?
1 ($5,000)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 11 inspections (15 total) since 1988
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 9 inspections (13 total) since 1987
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1987
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (25 total) since 1988
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (13 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $251,830 in penalties for Inland Steel Co Indiana Harbor Works, later reduced to $158,455 — a 37% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
25 citations $5,610
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
15 citations $21,895
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
13 citations $2,330
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
13 citations $1,400
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
12 citations $3,630
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/04/1997 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
02/20/1996 Accident? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
10/18/1995 Accident? East Chicago, IN 1 $1,875
03/14/1994 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
02/22/1994 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $5,600
12/30/1993 Accident? East Chicago, IN 9 $36,835
12/28/1993 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 4 $0
11/17/1993 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $200
10/21/1993 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 2 $0
10/12/1993 Monitoring? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
09/17/1993 Monitoring? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
08/12/1993 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $935
07/29/1993 Accident? East Chicago, IN 1 $3,750
07/13/1993 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
06/01/1993 Monitoring? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
03/31/1993 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $0
03/30/1993 Accident? East Chicago, IN 1 $18,750
05/08/1992 Accident? East Chicago, IN 20 $30,725
05/06/1992 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 8 $13,690
01/21/1992 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
01/14/1992 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $8,750
11/06/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
10/01/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
09/17/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 2 $270
04/30/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 2 $1,200
03/19/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $1,000
03/19/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $2,900
03/18/1991 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
01/28/1991 Unprogrammed Related? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
12/21/1990 Referral? East Chicago, IN 1 $750
12/18/1990 Referral? East Chicago, IN 11 $4,800
11/28/1990 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 6 $7,650
05/16/1990 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 5 $700
03/26/1990 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 9 $2,800
03/13/1990 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $560
01/29/1990 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 4 $240
11/08/1989 Planned? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
08/17/1989 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 14 $7,410
08/11/1989 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $0
08/09/1989 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 5 $360
07/31/1989 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $100
07/31/1989 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 22 $2,225
11/28/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 11 $0
10/17/1988 Accident? East Chicago, IN 4 $1,800
09/06/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 5 $400
06/30/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $0
06/21/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 6 $0
06/07/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 9 $800
03/22/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $0
02/10/1988 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
02/10/1988 Referral? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
10/27/1987 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
08/24/1987 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
05/18/1987 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $0
03/30/1987 Accident? East Chicago, IN 3 $1,380
03/03/1987 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
02/06/1987 Planned? East Chicago, IN 3 $0
11/12/1986 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0

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