HORSEHEAD CORPORATION
900 DELAWARE AVENUE, PALMERTON, PA 18071 · NAICS 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Apr 4, 2017#342235272Apr 4, 2017Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#342235272$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342235272
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2017
- Closed
- Sep 11, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 118
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jun 23, 2016#341574424Jun 23, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341574424$9,3531 viol.1 violation$9,353 in penalties
Inspection #341574424
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 23, 2016
- Final Order
- Sep 26, 2016
- Closed
- Oct 12, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 107
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,471
- Penalties on Record
- $9,353
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $12,471 | $9,353 | Sep 27, 2016 | - | Sep 26, 2016 |
Mar 29, 2016#341359511Mar 29, 2016Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#341359511$8,4166 viol.6 violations$8,416 in penalties
Inspection #341359511
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2016
- Final Order
- Aug 15, 2016
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 118
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,220
- Penalties on Record
- $8,416
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D03 I A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,610 | $4,208 | Aug 26, 2016 | - | Aug 15, 2016 |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 IV | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,805 | $2,104 | - | Aug 15, 2016 | |
| 01002B | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 M04 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 15, 2016 | |
| 01003A | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 L02 II B 1 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,805 | $2,104 | - | Aug 15, 2016 | |
| 01003B | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 L02 II B 2 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 15, 2016 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 26, 2015#340654607May 26, 2015Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#340654607$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340654607
Dates
- Opened
- May 26, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 2015
- Closed
- Jul 23, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 118
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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.
Oct 1, 2014#339977035Oct 1, 2014Final Order RecordedComplaint (B) · Partial scope, HealthFinal Order Recorded#339977035$8,5006 viol.6 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #339977035
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 2014
- Final Order
- Jan 14, 2015
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 118
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,155
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 7 | 7 | $2,805 | $1,950 | Jun 30, 2026 | - | Jan 14, 2015 |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 7 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2026 | - | Jan 14, 2015 |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 3 | 7 | $4,675 | $3,275 | Jun 30, 2026 | - | Jan 14, 2015 |
| 01002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2026 | - | Jan 14, 2015 |
| 01003A | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 C | Serious | 3 | 7 | $4,675 | $3,275 | Jun 30, 2026 | - | Jan 14, 2015 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 20, 2014#339597106Feb 20, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339597106$3,4002 viol.2 violations$3,400 in penalties
Inspection #339597106
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2014
- Final Order
- Jun 30, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 18, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 118
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,075
- Penalties on Record
- $3,400
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $4,675 | $0 | Jul 8, 2014 | - | Jun 30, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | $3,400 | Aug 18, 2014 | - | Jun 30, 2014 |
Feb 20, 2014#339594608Feb 20, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339594608$7,9808 viol.8 violations$7,980 in penalties
Inspection #339594608
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2014
- Final Order
- Sep 11, 2014
- Closed
- Jul 22, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 118
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,220
- Penalties on Record
- $7,980
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331419
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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $3,740 | $500 | Sep 20, 2014 | - | Sep 11, 2014 |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,740 | $3,740 | Mar 22, 2015 | - | Sep 11, 2014 |
| 01002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2015 | - | Sep 11, 2014 |
| 01003A | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,740 | $3,740 | Mar 22, 2015 | - | Sep 11, 2014 |
| 01003B | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2015 | - | Sep 11, 2014 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 12, 2009#312294002Nov 12, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#312294002$3,2704 viol.4 violations$3,270 in penalties
Inspection #312294002
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 8, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,675
- Penalties on Record
- $3,270
- Site Address
- 401 Delaware Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 IIB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | $890 | May 11, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,700 | $1,190 | Apr 9, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 L04 IV | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,700 | $1,190 | May 11, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 2010 | - | - |
Mar 10, 2008#310231972Mar 10, 2008Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310231972$2,5001 viol.1 violation$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #310231972
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2008
- Closed
- May 21, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 176
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $2,500 | May 12, 2008 | - | - |
Dec 18, 2007#310231055Dec 18, 2007Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#310231055$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310231055
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2008
- Closed
- Jan 15, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 176
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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.
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 48,574 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.