Inspection #102842804
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a monitoring inspection of FRANKLIN SMELTING & REFINING at Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134 on Jul 24, 1989. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Feb 28, 1991.
OSHA documented 47 violations (16 serious, 5 repeat, 26 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $2,950. This inspection is linked to 2 complaints in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 426 air monitoring samples covering 15 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Arsenic, Inorganic, Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium Fume (as Cd), Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, and 10 more.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 102842804
- Type
- Monitoring (D)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1989
- Closed
- Feb 28, 1991
- Contested
- Jan 29, 1990
- Final Order
- Jun 30, 1990
- Total Violations
- 47
- Penalties on Record
- $2,950
- Initial Penalties
- $5,100
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Establishment
- Address
- Castor Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19134
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102940707 | Feb 11, 1997 | Referral (C) | 59 violations | $773,360 |
| #102941093 | Dec 18, 1996 | Follow-Up (F) | 5 violations | $4,200 |
| #102944212 | Feb 23, 1996 | Follow-Up (F) | 10 violations | $5,400 |
| #102938453 | Apr 27, 1995 | Planned (H) | 35 violations | $11,600 |
| #17712456 | Aug 12, 1994 | Accident (A) | 7 violations | $35,000 |
| #18253005 | Mar 11, 1993 | Planned (H) | 12 violations | $6,175 |
| #18001354 | May 10, 1991 | Unprogrammed Related (G) | 9 violations | $2,800 |
| #102840725 | Aug 31, 1990 | Follow-Up (F) | 12 violations | $2,600 |
| #102838661 | Dec 28, 1989 | Unprogrammed Related (G) | 32 violations | $10,020 |
| #17999061 | Feb 27, 1989 | Monitoring (D) | 17 violations | $480 |
| #17998741 | Jan 27, 1989 | Unprogrammed Related (G) | 5 violations | $200 |
| #18254425 | Apr 19, 1988 | Monitoring (D) | 2 violations | |
| #18254318 | Jan 12, 1988 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #878793 | Apr 8, 1987 | Monitoring (D) | 8 violations | $700 |
| #708230 | Jan 7, 1987 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #18074286 | Oct 2, 1985 | Variance (E) | 15 violations | $250 |
| #18074740 | Aug 30, 1985 | Complaint (B) | 14 violations | $640 |
| #12644597 | Nov 29, 1983 | Follow-Up (F) | 1 violation | |
| #12748828 | Jun 16, 1981 | Complaint (B) | 13 violations | $640 |
| #12717013 | Feb 23, 1981 | Accident (A) | 5 violations | $1,000 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Feb 28, 1991.
16 serious, 5 repeat, 26 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling15 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) | 29 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 26 | 0 - 0.0073 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 29 | 0 - 0.0015 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 29 | 0 - 0.0641 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 29 | 0 - 0.0176 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 29 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 29 | 0 - 2.378 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 29 | 0 - 2.867 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 29 | 0 - 1.935 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 29 | 0 - 0.0397 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 26 | 0 - 0.0086 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 29 | 0 - 0.0696 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 26 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 29 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 29 | 0 - 9.1564 | mg/m³ |
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).
Violations
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $700 | $400 | Mar 15, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01001B | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $400 | $200 | Jan 11, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A03 | Serious | $300 | $150 | Jan 16, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01003C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01004A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | $500 | $200 | Jan 22, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01004B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01005A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $500 | $250 | Jan 22, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01005B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01006 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Serious | $300 | $150 | Feb 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | $400 | $200 | Jan 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01008A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | $400 | $200 | Mar 11, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01008B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01008C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01008D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 01008E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 16, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 02001A | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Repeat | $600 | $400 | Jan 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 02001B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Repeat | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 02002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Repeat | $1,000 | $800 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 02002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F02 I | Repeat | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 02002D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II | Repeat | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03006A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIA | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03006B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IID | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03006C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03006D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIF | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03006E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M03 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03007A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03008A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 VI | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 3, 1990 |
| 03008B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 VII | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03009 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J02 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03010A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J03 IVA | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03010B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J03 IVA | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03011A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N01 IIB | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03011B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N01 IIC | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03011C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N01 IIE | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03012A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N02 IIA | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03012B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N02 IIC | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03013A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N03 IIA | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03013B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 N03 IIC | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03014 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
| 03015 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1990 | Jan 29, 1990 | Jun 30, 1990 |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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