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

U.S. Steel Safety Record

Fairless Hills, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 07/03/2014

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Steel in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania has 358 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 228 classified as serious and $2,778,505 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 2014.

U.S. Steel, located in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, 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 358 violations on file, 228 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,778,505.

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.

358 Violations
10 Inspections
228 Serious
$2,778,505 Penalties
Serious?
228 ($74,300)
Willful?
69 ($1,511,600)
Other-than-Serious?
38 ($17,500)
Repeat?
23 ($1,175,105)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (19 total) since 1985
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 4 inspections (16 total) since 1985
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (11 total) since 1985
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 3 inspections (21 total) since 1989
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (20 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $6,117,450 in penalties for U.S. Steel, later reduced to $2,778,505 — a 55% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
21 citations $23,750
1910.0023 Ladders
20 citations $114,150
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
19 citations $228,305
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
18 citations $4,800
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
17 citations $6,900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/03/2014 Planned? Fairless Hills, PA 0 $0
02/26/1999 Referral? Fairless Hills, PA 3 $6,250
08/22/1991 Follow-Up? Fairless Hills, PA 10 $26,055
08/22/1991 Follow-Up? Fairless Hills, PA 6 $21,500
01/10/1990 Complaint? Fairless Hills, PA 0 $0
06/06/1989 Complaint? Fairless Hills, PA 247 $2,071,000
06/06/1989 Complaint? Fairless Hills, PA 69 $652,000
06/10/1986 Complaint? Fairless Hills, PA 1 $200
04/09/1986 Complaint? Fairless Hills, PA 16 $1,500
10/09/1985 Complaint? Fairless Hills, PA 6 $0

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