This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2001. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div Safety Record

Ecorse, MI

F

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

Last inspected 05/22/2001

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div in Ecorse, Michigan has 32 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $26,785 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2001.

National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div, located in Ecorse, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2001. 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 32 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $26,785.

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.

32 Violations
13 Inspections
19 Serious
$26,785 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($19,440)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($100)
Repeat?
3 ($7,245)
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1997
4081.1875 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1997
4081.0241 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1997
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1997
OSHA initially proposed $46,050 in penalties for National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div, later reduced to $26,785 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
5 citations $5,395
4081.1875 OSHA Standard
4 citations $4,775
4081.0241 OSHA Standard
3 citations $2,275
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
4081.0215 OSHA Standard
2 citations $875
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/22/2001 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 4 $1,290
01/24/2001 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 5 $3,250
03/17/2000 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
06/04/1999 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
04/13/1999 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
08/06/1998 Follow-Up? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
02/12/1998 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 3 $4,200
01/26/1998 Planned? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
11/18/1997 Accident? Ecorse, MI 2 $2,295
10/03/1997 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
08/25/1997 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 9 $9,450
05/27/1997 Accident? Ecorse, MI 4 $6,300
03/03/1997 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 5 $0

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