This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2006. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Union Tank Car Safety Record

East Chicago, IN · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/09/2006

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Union Tank Car in East Chicago, Indiana has 176 workplace safety violations across 25 inspections, with 99 classified as serious and $74,466 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2006.

Union Tank Car, located in East Chicago, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2006. 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 176 violations on file, 99 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $74,466.

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.

176 Violations
25 Inspections
99 Serious
$74,466 Penalties
Serious?
99 ($68,952)
Other-than-Serious?
74 ($2,575)
Willful?
2 ($2,700)
Repeat?
1 ($240)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1979
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1984
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1984
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1988
1910.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1984
OSHA initially proposed $441,920 in penalties for Union Tank Car, later reduced to $74,466 — a 83% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
14 citations $12,900
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
12 citations $4,035
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
12 citations $4,435
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
11 citations $6,149
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
11 citations $1,470
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/09/2006 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $3,000
08/11/2005 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
03/01/2005 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
12/05/2001 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
06/14/2001 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $0
03/22/1999 Planned? East Chicago, IN 15 $7,535
09/03/1998 Referral? East Chicago, IN 8 $5,000
05/28/1998 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $938
12/22/1997 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
11/19/1997 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $0
04/24/1996 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
02/21/1995 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
06/28/1994 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $0
11/21/1991 Planned? East Chicago, IN 100 $54,489
08/04/1988 Accident? East Chicago, IN 6 $1,620
08/31/1987 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $240
06/23/1987 Planned? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
08/06/1985 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
11/02/1984 Planned? East Chicago, IN 27 $945
05/02/1983 Planned? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
06/23/1982 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
09/08/1981 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
09/08/1981 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $400
03/22/1979 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 5 $300
09/12/1973 Accident? East Chicago, IN 0 $0

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