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Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor has a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$5,100
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#55,161
of 100,495 penalized employers

Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor in Burns Harbor, IN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the lower half of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Highwood Die & Engineering INC in Waterford, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,100 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
45%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

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

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$5,100 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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

What the Data Says About Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor

The federal enforcement record for Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor in Burns Harbor, IN includes 3 OSHA inspections and 2 violations, translating to 0.67 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 1 (50.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $5,100 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $5,100 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,700. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2023-04-06 to 2024-12-23, a window of roughly 2 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-04-06

Last Inspection

2024-12-23

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$5,100

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 2 7.8
Total Penalty $5,100 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,700 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor have? ▼
Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor had? ▼
Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-04-06 and the most recent on 2024-12-23. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor? ▼
Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor has been assessed $5,100 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor has 1 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 Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor operate in? ▼
Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331110). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cleveland Cliffs Burns Harbor's total OSHA penalty of $5,100 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Highwood Die & Engineering INC in Waterford, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,100 in current penalties.

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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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