This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U. S. Steel Safety Record

Clairton, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 06/09/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U. S. Steel in Clairton, Pennsylvania has 125 workplace safety violations across 33 inspections, with 75 classified as serious and $596,235 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1983 to 2011.

U. S. Steel, located in Clairton, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 125 violations on file, 75 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $596,235.

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.

125 Violations
33 Inspections
75 Serious
$596,235 Penalties
Serious?
75 ($88,885)
Willful?
38 ($505,600)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($1,750)
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 7 inspections (21 total) since 1988
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $1,306,010 in penalties for U. S. Steel, later reduced to $596,235 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
21 citations $128,700
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
15 citations $55,400
1926.1101 OSHA Standard
11 citations $6,750
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
10 citations $49,900
1910.0023 Ladders
7 citations $27,600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/09/2011 Complaint? Clairton, PA 11 $6,750
04/16/2007 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
09/15/2006 Referral? Clairton, PA 1 $7,000
02/11/2005 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
07/09/2004 Referral? Clairton, PA 1 $3,500
07/25/2003 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
11/24/1999 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
09/04/1996 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
02/21/1996 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
02/21/1996 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
09/14/1995 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
06/27/1994 Accident? Clairton, PA 1 $7,000
09/08/1993 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
07/16/1993 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
10/21/1992 Accident? Clairton, PA 1 $5,000
04/20/1992 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $500
04/13/1992 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
08/14/1991 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 2 $15,275
08/14/1991 Referral? Clairton, PA 0 $0
02/14/1991 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
11/15/1990 Complaint? Clairton, PA 3 $2,400
06/20/1990 Referral? Clairton, PA 0 $0
01/24/1990 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
11/07/1989 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
05/08/1989 Complaint? Clairton, PA 6 $3,600
05/08/1989 Complaint? Clairton, PA 89 $523,400
03/14/1989 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
01/31/1989 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
01/30/1989 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
09/14/1988 Accident? Clairton, PA 1 $810
08/08/1988 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
01/20/1988 Referral? Clairton, PA 8 $21,000
06/08/1983 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0

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