This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2014. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

United States Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works Safety Record

Fairfield, AL · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 08/20/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, United States Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works in Fairfield, Alabama has 31 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 20 classified as serious and $62,400 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 2002 to 2014.

United States Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works, located in Fairfield, Alabama, was last inspected by OSHA in 2014. 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 31 violations on file, 20 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $62,400.

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.

31 Violations
14 Inspections
20 Serious
$62,400 Penalties
Serious?
20 ($55,500)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($6,900)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2002
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 2002
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $95,675 in penalties for United States Steel Corporation - Fairfield Works, later reduced to $62,400 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $13,000
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
3 citations $17,000
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
3 citations $3,500
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $7,400
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
3 citations $4,000
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/20/2014 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
07/29/2013 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 2 $3,500
05/14/2013 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 1 $3,400
10/03/2012 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 2 $6,500
07/30/2012 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 2 $0
07/30/2012 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
07/26/2012 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
04/26/2010 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
03/24/2003 Follow-Up? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
03/24/2003 Follow-Up? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
03/24/2003 Follow-Up? Fairfield, AL 0 $0
10/22/2002 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 2 $1,500
09/17/2002 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 13 $27,000
08/13/2002 Complaint? Fairfield, AL 9 $20,500

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