MYSTIC VALLEY FOUNDRY
14-16 HORACE ST, SOMERVILLE, MA 02143
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Inspection records
Sep 9, 2010#314868472Sep 9, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#314868472$7,35012 viol.12 violations$7,350 in penalties
Inspection #314868472
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 22, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,350
- Penalties on Record
- $7,350
- Site Address
- 14 Horace Street, Somerville, MA 02143
- Industry
- 331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
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 Sampling9 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (as Al), Welding Fumes | 2 | 1.0877 - 3.6127 | mg/m³ |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 1 | 0.057 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 1.0877 - 3.6127 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1 | 0.109 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.098 - 1.568 | mg |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Tin, inorganic compounds (except oxides) (as Sn) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1 | 0.502 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Mar 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Mar 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Mar 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Mar 31, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,050 | $1,050 | Mar 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $750 | $750 | Mar 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $750 | $750 | Mar 17, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 2, 1999#300546579Apr 2, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300546579$2,55015 viol.15 violations$2,550 in penalties
Inspection #300546579
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,100
- Penalties on Record
- $2,550
- Site Address
- 14 Horace Street, 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 7 | 0 - 0.5564 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 7 | 0 - 0.178 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Sep 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Sep 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Sep 10, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Aug 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Aug 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 7 | $750 | $375 | Aug 11, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 10 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.
Nov 23, 1988#103416640Nov 23, 1988Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#103416640$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103416640
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 23, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 23, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14-16 Horace Street, 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.
Jan 24, 1985#2071983Jan 24, 1985Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#2071983$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2071983
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14-16 Horace St, 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.
Mar 2, 1983#10139459Mar 2, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#10139459$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10139459
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 2, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14 16 Horace St, 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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).
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.
5 inspections, 1983 to 2010. 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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: aluminum foundries (except die-casting) reported 5.2 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source