MASTER METALS, INC.
2850 WEST 3RD STREET, CLEVELAND, OH 44113 · NAICS 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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Jan 11, 1990#105927529Jan 11, 1990Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#105927529$38,00023 viol.23 violations$38,000 in penalties
Inspection #105927529
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 1990
- Contested
- Jun 13, 1990
- Final Order
- Jun 11, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 7, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 13 willful, 2 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $72,840
- Penalties on Record
- $38,000
- Site Address
- 2850 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 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) | 3428P / 6A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 62P / 4A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 3127P / 4A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0004 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0046 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 3428P / 6A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0152 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0758 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 153113P / 40A | 0 - 0.5514 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0009 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 3428P / 6A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0059 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 3428P / 6A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 3428P / 6A | 0 - 0.0559 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 2 | 26 | $320 | $200 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 III | Serious | 1 | 20 | $560 | $200 | Jul 10, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $240 | $200 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $320 | $200 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Serious | 1 | 7 | $320 | $200 | May 26, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Willful | 1 | 11 | $8,000 | $3,000 | Jul 10, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 02002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F01 | Willful | 1 | 6 | $8,000 | $3,000 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
| 02003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Willful | 1 | 26 | $8,000 | $3,000 | Jun 18, 1990 | Jun 13, 1990 | Jun 11, 1993 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 3, 1987#101287365Sep 3, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#101287365$12,29027 viol.27 violations$12,290 in penalties
Inspection #101287365
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 3, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1988
- Contested
- Mar 17, 1988
- Final Order
- May 6, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 3, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 26
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 willful, 5 repeat, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $46,440
- Penalties on Record
- $12,290
- Site Address
- 2850 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2013P / 7A | 0.013 - 1.2 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2013P / 7A | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 I | Serious | 4 | 3 | $1,000 | $150 | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 01003A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II | Serious | 4 | 4 | $1,000 | $150 | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 01003B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | 5 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Mar 14, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 01004A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I01 | Other | 2 | 19 | $1,000 | $0 | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 01004B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I04 II | Serious | 1 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 01005B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D06 | Other | 1 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 II | Other | 1 | 18 | $800 | $0 | Dec 21, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $480 | $140 | Nov 21, 1988 | Mar 17, 1988 | Nov 21, 1988 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties6 citations, $37,400 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 6 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004B | #105927529 | May 24, 1990 | $26,000 | - | May 6, 1993 |
| 01005B | #105927529 | May 24, 1990 | $3,800 | - | May 6, 1993 |
Showing the 2 FTA rows present in the first 8 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 6 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 12, 1985#1667179Sep 12, 1985Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Health#1667179$1,66720 viol.20 violations$1,667 in penalties
Inspection #1667179
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 1985
- Contested
- Mar 1, 1986
- Final Order
- Feb 17, 1987
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 13 willful, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,180
- Penalties on Record
- $1,667
- Site Address
- 2850 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 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) | 1613P / 3A | 0 - 0.0274 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 1613P / 3A | 0 - 0.0018 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 1613P / 3A | 0 - 0.0222 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 1613P / 3A | 0.0039 - 0.0481 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1613P / 3A | 0.0074 - 0.3457 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1814P / 4A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 1613P / 3A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1613P / 3A | 0 - 0.0077 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A07 | Serious | 1 | - | $60 | $0 | Feb 24, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $0 | Feb 24, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 02001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Willful | 1 | - | $7,000 | $333 | Apr 3, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 02001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 I | Willful | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 02001C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II | Willful | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 02001D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H04 IV | Willful | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 02001E | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 K01 IC | Willful | 1 | - | $0 | $333 | Apr 3, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
| 02001F | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 K01 IIA | Willful | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1986 | Mar 1, 1986 | Feb 17, 1987 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties3 citations, $175,000 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 3 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001A | #101287365 | Feb 29, 1988 | $200 | - | Nov 21, 1988 |
| 02001E | #105927529 | May 24, 1990 | $174,600 | - | May 6, 1993 |
Showing the 2 FTA rows present in the first 8 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 3 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 22, 1985#2233567Mar 22, 1985Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#2233567$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2233567
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2850 West 3rd St, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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.
Apr 12, 1984#1666627Apr 12, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1666627$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1666627
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1984
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2850 W 3rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1984 | - | - |
Apr 1, 1981#214834608Apr 1, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214834608$5010 viol.10 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #214834608
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 1981
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1981
- Closed
- Oct 29, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 71
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,780
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- 2850 West 3rd Street, Cleveland, OH 44113
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of 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 (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $810 | $50 | Oct 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 4 | - | $810 | $0 | Jan 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H01 | Serious | 1 | - | $810 | $0 | Jan 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I04 IV | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $0 | Jan 6, 1982 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 K0100III 2 | Serious | 1 | - | $630 | $0 | Oct 9, 1981 | Oct 15, 1981 | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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 1993. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 8,701 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.