SIGMA RECYCLING, LLC
2200 U. S. HWY 421 N., WILMINGTON, NC 28401
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Feb 7, 1996#109467258Feb 7, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#109467258$195,84010 viol.10 violations$195,840 in penalties
Inspection #109467258
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 1996
- Contested
- Aug 13, 1996
- Final Order
- Apr 21, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 27, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 8 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $232,400
- Penalties on Record
- $195,840
- Site Address
- 2200 U. S. Hwy 421 N., Wilmington, NC 28401
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 I01 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $4,200 | $3,900 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 01002 | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 M01 IA | Serious | 1 | 6 | $4,200 | $3,900 | Aug 15, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02001A | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 E01 | Unclassified | 5 | 6 | $56,000 | $47,010 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02001B | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 K07 I | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02002 | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 F02 I | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $56,000 | $47,010 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02003A | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 G01 I | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $56,000 | $47,010 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02003B | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 G01 II | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02003C | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 G03 III | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02004A | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 K09 I | Unclassified | 6 | 6 | $56,000 | $47,010 | Aug 15, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
| 02004B | 1915.1001 Asbestos (Shipyard Employment) OSHA citation code: 19151001 K09 II | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1996 | Aug 13, 1996 | Apr 21, 1997 |
Oct 30, 1995#109467837Oct 30, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#109467837$3,1506 viol.6 violations$3,150 in penalties
Inspection #109467837
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1995
- Contested
- May 3, 1996
- Final Order
- Nov 29, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 27, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $3,150
- Site Address
- 2200 U. S. Hwy 421 N., Wilmington, NC 28401
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 8 | 0 - 0.2878 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 7 | 0 - 0.01 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 8 | 0 - 0.0065 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 8 | 0 - 0.0017 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 8 | 0 - 0.0482 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 2.402 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 18 | 0 - 1.9238 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 8 | 0 - 0.018 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 8 | 0 - 0.0027 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 8 | 0 - 0.0105 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 2.2477 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1915.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19151025 G02 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $1,050 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01002 | 1915.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19151025 I05 | Serious | 4 | 8 | $2,100 | $1,050 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01003 | 1915.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19151025 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,100 | $1,050 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02001 | 1915.1120 OSHA citation code: 19151120 G01 I | Other | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02002 | 1915.1120 OSHA citation code: 19151120 G02 | Other | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02003 | 1915.1200 Hazard communication OSHA citation code: 19151200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
Oct 17, 1995#102716446Oct 17, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#102716446$61,85012 viol.12 violations$61,850 in penalties
Inspection #102716446
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1995
- Contested
- May 3, 1996
- Final Order
- Nov 29, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 10, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 5 willful, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $123,400
- Penalties on Record
- $61,850
- Site Address
- 2200 U. S. Hwy 421 N., Wilmington, NC 28401
- 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 (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1915.12 Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19150012 D01 | Serious | 1 | 63 | $3,000 | $1,500 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01001B | 1915.12 Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19150012 D05 | Serious | 1 | 63 | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01002 | 1915.55 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19150055 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $675 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01003 | 1915.55 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19150055 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01004 | 1915.55 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19150055 F04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 01005 | 1915.115 Hoisting and Hauling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19150115 D | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $675 | May 7, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02001A | 1915.12 Precautions and the Order of Testing Before Entering Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19150012 B01 | Willful | 1 | 2 | $56,000 | $28,000 | Apr 17, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02001B | 1915.7 Competent Person OSHA citation code: 19150007 D01 | Willful | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02002A | 1915.14 Hot Work OSHA citation code: 19150014 A01 I | Willful | 3 | 2 | $56,000 | $28,000 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02002B | 1915.14 Hot Work OSHA citation code: 19150014 A01 II | Willful | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 02002C | 1915.14 Hot Work OSHA citation code: 19150014 A01 III | Willful | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
| 03001 | 1915.55 Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19150055 E04 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1996 | May 3, 1996 | Nov 29, 1996 |
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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).
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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.
3 inspections, 1995 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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