ELKEM METALS COMPANY
US RT 60, Alloy, WV 25002
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Inspection records
Jan 14, 1987#720128Jan 14, 1987FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#720128$1,2304 viol.4 violations$1,230 in penalties
Inspection #720128
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 26, 1987
- Contested
- Apr 7, 1987
- Closed
- Jan 27, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 444
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,430
- Penalties on Record
- $1,230
- Site Address
- U. S. Route 60, East, Alloy, WV 25002
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee caught and killed between rail cars and locomotive
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Apr 7, 1987. Final orders are recorded through Sep 24, 1987. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 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 | 1 | 7 | $540 | $150 | Mar 20, 1987 | Apr 7, 1987 | Sep 24, 1987 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $630 | $630 | Apr 4, 1987 | Apr 27, 1987 | - |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $630 | $450 | Apr 4, 1987 | Apr 27, 1987 | Jul 24, 1987 |
| 01004 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $630 | $0 | Apr 4, 1987 | Apr 27, 1987 | Jul 24, 1987 |
Aug 7, 1986#619593Aug 7, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#619593$1003 viol.3 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #619593
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1986
- Contested
- Oct 30, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 27, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 448
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- U. S. Route #60 East, Alloy, WV 25002
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Oct 30, 1986. Final orders are recorded through Apr 30, 1987. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 | 1 | 4 | $480 | $100 | Nov 6, 1986 | Oct 30, 1986 | Apr 30, 1987 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | Oct 30, 1986 | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | Oct 30, 1986 | - |
Jan 8, 1985#1758242Jan 8, 1985Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#1758242$1,36018 viol.18 violations$1,360 in penalties
Inspection #1758242
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1985
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 530
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,240
- Penalties on Record
- $1,360
- Site Address
- U S Route 60 East, Alloy, WV 25002
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Enforcement Outcome
Final orders are recorded through Oct 22, 1985. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $480 | $240 | Feb 27, 1985 | - | Jul 24, 1985 |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F02 V | Serious | 7 | 20 | $480 | $0 | Mar 20, 1985 | - | Jul 24, 1985 |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 D02 VI | Serious | 1 | 12 | $560 | $0 | Feb 27, 1985 | - | Jul 24, 1985 |
| 01005A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G03 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $480 | $240 | May 20, 1985 | - | Jul 24, 1985 |
| 01005B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1985 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Mar 6, 1985 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 4 | 11 | $480 | $0 | Mar 6, 1985 | - | Jul 24, 1985 |
| 01008 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $0 | Feb 23, 1985 | - | Jul 24, 1985 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 30, 1984#602821Oct 30, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#602821$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #602821
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1985
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 526
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us Route 60 East, Alloy, WV 25002
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 2 | 0 - 0.56 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 1 | 21 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 A01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 F01 | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J03 | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1985 | - | - |
Apr 14, 1982#12302931Apr 14, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12302931$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12302931
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 1982
- Closed
- May 17, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 692
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Us Rt 60, Alloy, WV 25002
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q10 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 26, 1982 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1982 | - | - |
May 27, 1981#12318408May 27, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12318408$4002 viol.2 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #12318408
Dates
- Opened
- May 27, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1981
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1981
- Closed
- Jul 14, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- Rt 60 East, Alloy, WV 25002
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 4 | - | $800 | $400 | Sep 14, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1981 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
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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.
26 inspections, 1981 to 2004. 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
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.