CASTOR & DELAWARE AVENUES - MDC INDUSTRIES, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19134
NAICS 331492: Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) - Records current through Feb 11, 1997
FRANKLIN SMELTING & REFINING has had 29 OSHA inspections since Nov 9, 1973, resulting in 338 violations and $859,550 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.1025Lead | 104 | $634,080 |
| 1910.1027Cadmium | 34 | $142,200 |
| 1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure | 15 | $1,200 |
| 1910.252Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | 13 | $2,430 |
| 1910.134Respiratory Protection | 12 | $150 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 11 | $35,650 |
| 1910.23Ladders | 10 | $4,130 |
| 1910.1200Hazard Communication | 10 | $0 |
| 1910.1000Air Contaminants | 10 | $3,695 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 9 | $2,625 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102940707 | Feb 11, 1997 | Referral | Partial | 59 | $773,360 |
| #102941093 | Dec 18, 1996 | Follow-Up | Partial | 5 | $4,200 |
| #102944212 | Feb 23, 1996 | Follow-Up | Partial | 10 | $5,400 |
| #102938453 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee killed when leg is caught and severed in conveyor
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 2,550 air monitoring samples across 9 inspections, testing for 16 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
Metal fabrication and machinery manufacturing operations are most frequently cited for machine guarding deficiencies (29 CFR 1910.212), inadequate lockout/tagout procedures for energy control (29 CFR 1910.147), electrical hazards (29 CFR 1910.303), and hearing conservation violations (29 CFR 1910.95). Welding operations face additional citations under 29 CFR 1910.252 for ventilation and fire prevention.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
| Apr 27, 1995 |
| Planned |
| Partial |
| 35 |
| $11,600 |
| #17712456 | Aug 12, 1994 | Accident | Partial | 7 | $35,000 |
| #18253005 | Mar 11, 1993 | Planned | Complete | 12 | $6,175 |
| #18001354 | May 10, 1991 | Unprogrammed Related | Complete | 9 | $2,800 |
| #102840725 | Aug 31, 1990 | Follow-Up | Partial | 12 | $2,600 |
| #102838661 | Dec 28, 1989 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 32 | $10,020 |
| #102842804 | Jul 24, 1989 | Monitoring | Partial | 47 | $2,950 |
| #17999061 | Feb 27, 1989 | Monitoring | Complete | 17 | $480 |
| #17998741 | Jan 27, 1989 | Unprogrammed Related | Partial | 5 | $200 |
| #18254425 | Apr 19, 1988 | Monitoring | Partial | 2 | $0 |
| #18254318 | Jan 12, 1988 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #878793 | Apr 8, 1987 | Monitoring | Partial | 8 | $700 |
| #708230 | Jan 7, 1987 | Planned | No Inspection | 0 | $0 |
| #18074286 | Oct 2, 1985 | Variance | Partial | 15 | $250 |
| #18074740 | Aug 30, 1985 | Complaint | Complete | 14 | $640 |
| #12644597 | Nov 29, 1983 | Follow-Up | Partial | 1 | $0 |
| #12748828 | Jun 16, 1981 | Complaint | Partial | 13 | $640 |
| #12717013 | Feb 23, 1981 | Accident | Partial | 5 | $1,000 |
| #18755017 | Dec 11, 1980 | Complaint | No Inspection | 0 | $0 |
| #12684452 | Apr 10, 1979 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12692877 | Nov 23, 1976 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12640264 | Sep 1, 1976 | Complaint | Complete | 3 | $800 |
| #12750816 | Feb 17, 1976 | Follow-Up | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #12738902 | Jul 29, 1975 | Planned | Complete | 1 | $105 |
| #12738894 | Jul 18, 1975 | Planned | Complete | 11 | $450 |
| #12767927 | Nov 9, 1973 | Planned | Complete | 15 | $180 |
