This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

United Rail Services Safety Record

East Chicago, IN · Administrative & Waste Services

F

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

Last inspected 09/10/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, United Rail Services in East Chicago, Indiana has 38 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $9,015 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2009.

United Rail Services, located in East Chicago, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 38 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,015.

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.

38 Violations
8 Inspections
24 Serious
$9,015 Penalties
Serious?
24 ($8,865)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($150)
2200.0801 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $18,105 in penalties for United Rail Services, later reduced to $9,015 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
5 citations $140
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
5 citations $1,625
1910.0038 OSHA Standard
5 citations $320
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $1,380
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/10/2009 Planned? East Chicago, IN 4 $0
12/29/2008 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 1 $875
10/23/1996 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 11 $3,875
09/16/1992 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 1 $150
06/04/1992 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
07/02/1991 Referral? East Chicago, IN 4 $320
02/28/1991 Accident? East Chicago, IN 12 $2,680
06/13/1989 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 5 $1,115

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