QUEMETCO, INC.
780 SOUTH 7TH STREET, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91749 · NAICS 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
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Inspection records
Jan 11, 2022#345724314Jan 11, 2022Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#345724314$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #345724314
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 2022
- Final Order
- May 24, 2022
- Closed
- May 24, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203(B)(1) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 200 | $750 | $0 | Jun 8, 2022 | - | May 24, 2022 |
Jan 12, 2021#345104533Jan 12, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345104533$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345104533
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 2021
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 261
- Related Activity
- 6 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and 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.
Mar 27, 2020#344713433Mar 27, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#344713433$9802 viol.2 violations$980 in penalties
Inspection #344713433
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2020
- Final Order
- Oct 20, 2020
- Closed
- Nov 5, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 261
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $980
- Penalties on Record
- $980
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5198(D)(8)(B) Lead | Other | 1 | 1 | $560 | $560 | Oct 30, 2020 | - | Oct 20, 2020 |
| 01002 | 5144(D)(3)(A) Respiratory Protection | Other | 1 | 1 | $420 | $420 | Oct 30, 2020 | - | Oct 20, 2020 |
Sep 15, 2017#342640133Sep 15, 2017Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#342640133$3,4502 viol.2 violations$3,450 in penalties
Inspection #342640133
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 2018
- Contested
- Apr 2, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 21, 2020
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 255
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,560
- Penalties on Record
- $3,450
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's finger is amputated while performing maintenance
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342(A) Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries | Other | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Jan 21, 2020 |
| 01002 | 3314(J) The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout | Other | 1 | 2 | $560 | $450 | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 2, 2018 | Jan 21, 2020 |
Jan 29, 2010#312662943Jan 29, 2010Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#312662943$7,0001 viol.1 violation$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #312662943
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 2010
- Contested
- Jul 19, 2010
- Final Order
- Feb 17, 2011
- Closed
- May 21, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 224
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- 720 S 7th Ave, City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee contacts molten lead, burns foot
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3385 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 3385 A | Other | 25 | 25 | $18,000 | $7,000 | Jul 8, 2010 | Jul 19, 2010 | Feb 17, 2011 |
Feb 15, 2008#307187419Feb 15, 2008Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307187419$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307187419
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 15, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2008
- Closed
- Sep 15, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is burned by torch
Oct 15, 2004#301333399Oct 15, 2004FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#301333399$6,7501 viol.1 violation$6,750 in penalties
Inspection #301333399
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 2005
- Contested
- Oct 21, 2005
- Final Order
- Aug 27, 2008
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $6,750
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Two employees killed in a pit when crushed by falling object
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01005 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 G | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $6,750 | Apr 30, 2005 | Oct 21, 2005 | Aug 27, 2008 |
Apr 22, 2004#126107473Apr 22, 2004Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#126107473$1502 viol.2 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #126107473
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 2004
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's finger is amputated while moving a drum
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 3338 Pallets OSHA citation code: 3338 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3241 Live Loads OSHA citation code: 3241 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Sep 11, 2004 | - | - |
Apr 3, 2000#120256433Apr 3, 2000Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#120256433$2,2504 viol.4 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #120256433
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 2000
- Contested
- Jul 24, 2000
- Final Order
- Aug 16, 2000
- Closed
- Feb 26, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,681
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee injured when battery falls on him
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3660 Rated Capacity OSHA citation code: 3660 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $281 | $0 | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 24, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $700 | $250 | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 24, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 | Other | 1 | 4 | $700 | $0 | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 24, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
| 02001 | 3241 Live Loads OSHA citation code: 3241 C | Serious | 4 | 4 | $18,000 | $2,000 | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 24, 2000 | Aug 16, 2000 |
Aug 5, 1996#120332630Aug 5, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#120332630$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120332630
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 1996
- Closed
- Jun 23, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 216
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 720 S. 7th Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91746
- Industry
- 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's foot injured when run over by forklift
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.