Inspection #109366914
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a follow-up inspection of HORSEHEAD CORPORATION at 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071 on Nov 7, 1990. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Feb 15, 2008.
OSHA documented 15 violations (8 serious, 5 repeat, 2 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $52,000. This inspection is linked to 2 complaints in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 921 air monitoring samples covering 14 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 9 more.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 109366914
- Type
- Follow-Up (F)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Nov 7, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 15, 2008
- Contested
- May 28, 1991
- Final Order
- Feb 8, 1992
- Total Violations
- 15
- Penalties on Record
- $52,000
- Initial Penalties
- $39,700
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Establishment
- Address
- 900 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #342235272 | Apr 4, 2017 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #341574424 | Jun 23, 2016 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $9,353 |
| #341359511 | Mar 29, 2016 | Monitoring (D) | 6 violations | $8,416 |
| #340654607 | May 26, 2015 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #339977035 | Oct 1, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 6 violations | $8,500 |
| #339594608 | Feb 20, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 8 violations | $7,980 |
| #339597106 | Feb 20, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $3,400 |
| #312294002 | Nov 12, 2009 | Referral (C) | 4 violations | $3,270 |
| #310231972 | Mar 10, 2008 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $2,500 |
| #310231055 | Dec 18, 2007 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #307913426 | Jan 24, 2005 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #305256265 | Jun 16, 2004 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #305251720 | Jul 11, 2003 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #305247967 | Jul 19, 2002 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #303346720 | Nov 8, 2001 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #303346670 | Nov 2, 2001 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $1,000 |
| #303343818 | Apr 10, 2001 | Monitoring (D) | 1 violation | |
| #303343255 | Feb 15, 2001 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | $900 |
| #303340822 | Jun 27, 2000 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #301044301 | Jul 20, 1999 | Monitoring (D) | No violations |
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 15, 2008.
8 serious, 5 repeat, 2 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
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) | 69 | 0 - 0.0635 | mg/m³ |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 32 | 0 - 0.0051 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 61 | 0 - 0.0001 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 69 | 0 - 0.1312 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 69 | 0 - 0.6476 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 69 | 0 - 0.0081 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 69 | 0 - 4.2899 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 69 | 0 - 112.75 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 69 | 0 - 6.0889 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 69 | 0 - 8.3502 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 69 | 0 - 0.1077 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 69 | 0 - 0.1085 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 69 | 0 - 0.0374 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 69 | 0 - 80.8161 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Repeat | $7,000 | $20,000 | May 31, 2007 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | $5,000 | $5,700 | May 31, 2007 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H02 I | Repeat | $7,000 | $7,000 | Mar 8, 1992 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 01004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H02 II | Repeat | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jun 30, 1992 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 01005 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I04 IV | Repeat | $8,000 | $7,000 | Jan 31, 1992 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | $800 | $800 | May 21, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $800 | $800 | Dec 31, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | $700 | $700 | Jun 5, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | $500 | $500 | Apr 8, 1992 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 8, 1992 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | $700 | $700 | May 21, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02007 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $800 | $800 | May 21, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02008 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Serious | $700 | $700 | Dec 31, 1996 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 02009 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J02 IB | Other | $400 | $0 | May 21, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
| 03001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J03 IIIB | Other | $0 | $0 | May 21, 1991 | May 28, 1991 | Feb 8, 1992 |
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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