This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U.S. Steel Safety Record

Clairton, PA · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 01/28/2015

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 26 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $135,865 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 2015.

U.S. Steel, located in Clairton, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 26 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $135,865.

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.

26 Violations
19 Inspections
17 Serious
$135,865 Penalties
Serious?
17 ($58,565)
Other-than-Serious?
8 ($7,300)
Repeat?
1 ($70,000)
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 2010
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2002
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2005
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $156,365 in penalties for U.S. Steel, later reduced to $135,865 — a 13% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
8 citations $29,650
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $71,500
1910.1029 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,000
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
2 citations $8,190
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
2 citations $8,485
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/28/2015 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $4,900
01/28/2015 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
06/03/2014 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
06/03/2014 Follow-Up? Clairton, PA 0 $0
02/15/2014 M? Clairton, PA 1 $7,000
10/26/2010 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $3,750
10/22/2010 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $1,000
07/14/2010 Accident? Clairton, PA 4 $18,000
07/14/2010 Accident? Clairton, PA 3 $78,500
01/29/2010 Complaint? Clairton, PA 7 $19,800
09/03/2009 Unprogrammed Related? Clairton, PA 0 $0
02/05/2009 Planned? Clairton, PA 0 $0
02/17/2006 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $0
09/09/2005 Complaint? Clairton, PA 3 $2,675
08/29/2002 Complaint? Clairton, PA 2 $0
02/14/2000 Complaint? Clairton, PA 0 $0
12/04/1985 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $0
08/25/1983 Planned? Clairton, PA 0 $0
12/16/1977 Complaint? Clairton, PA 1 $240

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