BAY STATE SMELTING CO.
15A BLEACHERY COURT/P.O. BOX 127, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
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Apr 12, 1994#109625921Apr 12, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#109625921$5,00017 viol.17 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #109625921
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 5, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 11 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $27,600
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 15a Bleachery Court/P.o. Box 127, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $900 | $625 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $900 | $625 | Oct 12, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $625 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | $625 | Sep 12, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Repeat | 1 | 7 | $1,800 | $625 | Jan 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $625 | Sep 7, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 24, 1993#108932674Feb 24, 1993Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#108932674$11,00024 viol.24 violations$11,000 in penalties
Inspection #108932674
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 8, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 17 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $27,500
- Penalties on Record
- $11,000
- Site Address
- 15a Bleachery Court/P.o. Box 127, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling15 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 6 | 0 - 0.0062 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 8 | 0 - 2.1236 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 6 | 0 - 0.0317 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 - 0.4739 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 0.0652 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 VI | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Aug 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 VII | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N03 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $600 | $0 | Sep 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $700 | Sep 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $500 | Aug 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $1,600 | $600 | Aug 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $1,600 | $600 | Aug 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,600 | $600 | Sep 7, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 18, 1991#107416158Jun 18, 1991Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#107416158$100,00081 viol.81 violations$100,000 in penalties
Inspection #107416158
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1991
- Contested
- Jan 3, 1992
- Final Order
- Sep 29, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 28, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 81
- Violation Types
- 71 serious, 3 willful, 5 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $214,500
- Penalties on Record
- $100,000
- Site Address
- 15a Bleachery Court/P.o. Box 127, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 81 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $2,000 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01005 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01006 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,000 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01007A | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,550 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
| 01007B | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1992 | Jan 3, 1992 | Sep 29, 1992 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 81 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 3, 1991#107316259May 3, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#107316259$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107316259
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1991
- Closed
- May 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 15a Bleachery Court/P.o. Box 127, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 1, 1990#107421950Nov 1, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#107421950$1,1703 viol.3 violations$1,170 in penalties
Inspection #107421950
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 15, 1991
- Closed
- May 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,960
- Penalties on Record
- $1,170
- Site Address
- 15a Bleachery Court/P.o. Box 127, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $700 | $420 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $700 | $420 | Apr 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $560 | $330 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
Apr 5, 1990#107413148Apr 5, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107413148$1,80010 viol.10 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #107413148
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 5, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1990
- Closed
- May 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,580
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 15a Bleachery Court, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jul 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jul 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $240 | $120 | Jun 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $240 | $120 | Jun 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Serious | 3 | 10 | $360 | $180 | Jun 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $420 | $300 | May 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $360 | $300 | Jun 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 10 | $360 | $180 | Jul 6, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $1,750 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01008 | #107421950 | Jan 18, 1991 | $1,750 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1990 to 1994. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.