METSCH REFRACTORIES INC.
CAROLINE AVE, CHESTER, WV 26034
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Dec 12, 1989#17570334Dec 12, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17570334$1,08010 viol.10 violations$1,080 in penalties
Inspection #17570334
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 12, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 12, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,440
- Penalties on Record
- $1,080
- Site Address
- State Rt. 2, Chester, WV 26034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $400 | $300 | Mar 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 1 | $320 | $240 | Mar 30, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $320 | $240 | Mar 30, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $400 | $300 | Feb 20, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 VI | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 D08 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
May 20, 1987#725796May 20, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#725796$2202 viol.2 violations$220 in penalties
Inspection #725796
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 1987
- Closed
- Aug 24, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,280
- Penalties on Record
- $220
- Site Address
- State Route #2, Chester, WV 26034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $320 | $220 | Jul 16, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $960 | $0 | Jul 16, 1987 | - | - |
Dec 11, 1984#1757210Dec 11, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#1757210$4004 viol.4 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #1757210
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 25, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 64
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,030
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- Caroline Ave, Chester, WV 26034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0.097 - 0.12 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 3 | 0.29 - 2.082 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 - 18 | % |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $630 | $0 | Aug 15, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Apr 1, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Mar 25, 1985 | - | - |
Jun 14, 1984#1760461Jun 14, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1760461$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1760461
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Wv Rt #2, Chester, WV 26034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 1984 | - | - |
Feb 27, 1984#1109750Feb 27, 1984Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#1109750$2607 viol.7 violations$260 in penalties
Inspection #1109750
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1985
- Closed
- May 1, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 66
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,040
- Penalties on Record
- $260
- Site Address
- Caroline Ave, Chester, WV 26034
- 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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $480 | $120 | Mar 24, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $320 | $80 | Apr 11, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J04 IIE | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $240 | $60 | Mar 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 28, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 30, 1981#18753897Dec 30, 1981Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18753897$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18753897
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 30, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Dec 31, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , Chester, WV 00000
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Sep 1, 1981#12338851Sep 1, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12338851$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12338851
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 4, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 29, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 59
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $250
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Carolina Ave Off Wva Route 2, Chester, WV 26034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Other | 1 | - | $250 | $0 | Oct 18, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 13, 1981 | - | - |
Nov 24, 1976#12336814Nov 24, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12336814$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12336814
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 24, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 24, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 11, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Patricia Road Off Wva Route 2, Chester, WV 26034
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040004 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1977 | - | - |
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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).
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.
18 inspections, 1976 to 2022. 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.