National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div Safety Record
River Rouge, MI · Manufacturing
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 03/27/2003
According to OSHA enforcement records, National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div in River Rouge, Michigan has 108 workplace safety violations across 42 inspections, with 62 classified as serious and $140,136 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2003.
About This Safety Record
National Steel Corp Great Lakes Div, located in River Rouge, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2003. 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 108 violations on file, 62 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $140,136.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2003 | Unprogrammed Related? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 01/10/2002 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 10 | $58,375 |
| 11/15/2001 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 5 | $2,125 |
| 08/22/2001 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 07/30/2001 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 04/27/2001 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 5 | $3,188 |
| 11/28/2000 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 5 | $2,960 |
| 06/30/2000 | Unprogrammed Related? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 03/31/2000 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 06/24/1999 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 06/17/1999 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 3 | $1,125 |
| 05/19/1999 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 28 | $34,170 |
| 08/31/1998 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 25 | $25,575 |
| 08/28/1998 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 6 | $5,250 |
| 04/28/1998 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 2 | $0 |
| 03/06/1997 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 01/23/1997 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 12/19/1996 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 06/03/1996 | Unprogrammed Related? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $938 |
| 04/11/1996 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $0 |
| 12/14/1995 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 2 | $0 |
| 04/21/1995 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 03/02/1993 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 02/26/1993 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $500 |
| 10/10/1991 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $0 |
| 10/10/1991 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 08/08/1991 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 05/07/1991 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $360 |
| 03/22/1991 | Accident? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $900 |
| 01/09/1991 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 08/08/1990 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 1 | $190 |
| 08/08/1990 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 07/16/1990 | Unprogrammed Related? | River Rouge, MI | 5 | $4,320 |
| 02/28/1990 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 01/18/1990 | Follow-Up? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 11/07/1989 | Programmed Related? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 08/21/1989 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 3 | $160 |
| 02/23/1989 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 02/23/1989 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 12/21/1988 | Complaint? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
| 11/28/1988 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 2 | $0 |
| 10/12/1988 | Referral? | River Rouge, MI | 0 | $0 |
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