COLONIAL METALS, INC.
BLUE BALL RD, ELKTON, MD 21921
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Oct 16, 2025#348560582Oct 16, 2025OpenReferral (C) · Complete scope, HealthOpen#348560582$5,70015 viol.15 violations$5,700 in penalties
Inspection #348560582
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 2026
- Contested
- Apr 23, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 91
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,700
- Penalties on Record
- $5,700
- Site Address
- 505 Blue Ball Road, Elkton, MD 21921
- Industry
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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 (6 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,100 | $2,100 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D03 I B 1 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 91 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2026 | Apr 23, 2026 | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 10, 2002#305573248Dec 10, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#305573248$1,70022 viol.22 violations$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #305573248
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 24, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 18 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 5050 Blue Ball Road, Triumph Industrial Park, Buil, Elkton, MD 21921
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0.2292 - 0.2717 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrazine | 4 | 0 - 0.0928675 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0.2292 - 0.2717 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 0.041 - 0.044 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 III | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $600 | Apr 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 5 | 9 | $1,000 | $300 | Apr 1, 2003 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $500 | Apr 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 04001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 4 | 10 | $1,800 | $100 | Apr 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 05001A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C02 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $200 | Apr 29, 2003 | - | - |
| 05001B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 1, 1991#104440987Nov 1, 1991Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#104440987$2351 viol.1 violation$235 in penalties
Inspection #104440987
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1992
- Closed
- May 28, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $470
- Penalties on Record
- $235
- Site Address
- Triumph Industrial Complex, Elkton, MD 21927
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $470 | $235 | May 7, 1992 | - | - |
Jul 29, 1991#108435454Jul 29, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#108435454$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108435454
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Po Box 726, Triumph Industrial Complex, Elkton, MD 21921
- 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.
Jan 24, 1991#104366265Jan 24, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104366265$1,1107 viol.7 violations$1,110 in penalties
Inspection #104366265
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 9, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,110
- Penalties on Record
- $1,110
- Site Address
- 5050 Blue Ball Road, Triumph Industrial Park, Buil, Elkton, MD 21921
- 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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A 1 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $555 | $555 | Mar 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A 4 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B 9 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D 1 | Serious | - | 4 | $555 | $555 | Mar 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A 5 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F 4 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 17, 1988#104390406Oct 17, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#104390406$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104390406
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Po Box 726, Triumph Industrial Complex, Elkton, MD 21921
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A 2 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1989 | - | - |
Apr 3, 1984#14869697Apr 3, 1984Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#14869697$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14869697
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 3, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 3, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Blue Ball Rd, Elkton, MD 21921
- 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.
Dec 1, 1975#12266466Dec 1, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12266466$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #12266466
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 1, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 1, 1975
- Closed
- Jan 6, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Triumph Industrial Complex, Elkton, MD 21921
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1975 | - | - |
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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).
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.
8 inspections, 1975 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source