This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

US Steel Great Lakes Works Safety Record

Ecorse, MI · Wholesale Trade

D

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

Last inspected 05/11/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, US Steel Great Lakes Works in Ecorse, Michigan has 37 workplace safety violations across 21 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $47,785 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 2003 to 2016.

US Steel Great Lakes Works, located in Ecorse, Michigan, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 37 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $47,785.

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.

37 Violations
21 Inspections
26 Serious
$47,785 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($42,885)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($4,900)
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2004
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
4081.0241 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
4081.0632 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
4081.1875 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2003
OSHA initially proposed $70,125 in penalties for US Steel Great Lakes Works, later reduced to $47,785 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
4080.1011 OSHA Standard
6 citations $14,820
4081.1875 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,740
4081.0632 OSHA Standard
2 citations
4081.0241 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,500
4081.0015 OSHA Standard
2 citations $2,200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/11/2016 Referral? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
04/18/2015 M? Ecorse, MI 1 $7,000
08/05/2014 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 1 $2,500
08/05/2014 Unprogrammed Related? Ecorse, MI 1 $2,500
07/17/2014 Planned? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
04/04/2014 Unprogrammed Related? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
12/15/2013 Accident? Ecorse, MI 2 $6,300
11/29/2012 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
10/30/2012 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
01/09/2012 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
01/31/2011 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 2 $700
09/14/2006 Referral? Ecorse, MI 2 $5,000
04/11/2005 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
11/12/2004 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
08/31/2004 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 2 $720
07/20/2004 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 3 $4,900
04/05/2004 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 1 $1,020
12/01/2003 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 1 $1,020
09/18/2003 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 0 $0
07/14/2003 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 5 $7,125
07/09/2003 Complaint? Ecorse, MI 16 $9,000

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