Manufacturing · Burns Harbor, IN

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arcelormittal Burns Harbor ranks #25,755 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 13 inspections.

Upper half by penalty78% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$14,012
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 13
OSHA inspections: #25,755
of 99,447 penalized employers

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor in Burns Harbor, IN has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,012. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arcelormittal Burns Harbor 13 times over 5 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,755 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Carpe Diem Industries, LLC. in Columbus Grove, OH is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,015 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection: 77.8%
of violations were serious: #25,755
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (0.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$14,012
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Arcelormittal Burns Harbor sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$14,012 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Arcelormittal Burns Harbor.

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 9 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Arcelormittal Burns Harbor is the #12,091 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($14,012).

How Arcelormittal Burns Harbor Compares

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor's 0.69 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-13

Last Inspection

2015-04-30

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,078

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,078 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

77.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$33,950

Current Penalty Amount

$14,012

Penalty Reduction

58.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,938 from the initial assessment of $33,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Arcelormittal Burns Harbor compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Arcelormittal Burns Harbor	Industry Avg
Inspections	13	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$14,012	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,078	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Arcelormittal Burns Harbor, both outside IN so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,012 here).

Kakuichi America INC $14,010 CA Carpe Diem Industries, LLC. $14,015 OH Omni Metal Finishing, INC. $14,015 CA Imasen Bucyrus Technology, INC. $14,008 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC 13 insp. Ferndale, MI Fischer Tanks LLC 13 insp. Kaleva, MI Abbyland Foods, INC. 13 insp. Abbotsford, WI PCC Structurals INC 13 insp. Portland, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kakuichi America INC

Torrance, CA

3 inspections $14,010

Landoll

Marysville, KS

0 inspections $0

Carpe Diem Industries, LLC.

Columbus Grove, OH

3 inspections $14,015

Omni Metal Finishing, INC.

Fountain Valley, CA

2 inspections $14,015

Imasen Bucyrus Technology, INC.

Bucyrus, OH

2 inspections $14,008

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arcelormittal Burns Harbor safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Arcelormittal Burns Harbor's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 13 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Arcelormittal Burns Harbor have? ▼

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,012.

How many OSHA inspections has Arcelormittal Burns Harbor had? ▼

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-13 and the most recent on 2015-04-30. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Arcelormittal Burns Harbor? ▼

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor has been assessed $14,012 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,950 (a 58.7% reduction).

Does Arcelormittal Burns Harbor have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Arcelormittal Burns Harbor has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Arcelormittal Burns Harbor operate in? ▼

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Arcelormittal Burns Harbor rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Arcelormittal Burns Harbor ranks #25,755 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Arcelormittal Burns Harbor's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Arcelormittal Burns Harbor's total OSHA penalty of $14,012 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Carpe Diem Industries, LLC. in Columbus Grove, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,015 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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