Inspection #303263693

Name: OSHA Inspection #303263693: AMERICAN MODERN METALS CO.
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of AMERICAN MODERN METALS CO. at 25 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032 on Jan 13, 2000. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jan 2, 2003.

OSHA documented 34 violations (32 serious, 2 willful) with total penalties on record of $18,000. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 306 air monitoring samples covering 7 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Respirable Fraction), Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Total Dust), n-Butyl Acetate, Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction), and 2 more.

This employer has 4 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 303263693
Type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Complete
Opened: Jan 13, 2000
Closed: Jan 2, 2003
Contested: Jul 24, 2000
Final Order: May 7, 2001
Total Violations: 34
Penalties on Record: $18,000
Initial Penalties: $107,750
Related Activity: 1 complaint

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.

Establishment

Name: AMERICAN MODERN METALS CO.
Address: 25 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032
Industry: Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Other Inspections of This Employer4 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#306448341	Jun 13, 2003	Follow-Up (F)	6 violations	$11,250
#306448358	Jun 13, 2003	Follow-Up (F)	14 violations	$7,600
#303263776	Jan 13, 2000	Complaint (B)	65 violations	$18,000
#2265122	May 27, 1986	Accident (A)	1 violation	$350

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Jan 2, 2003.

Citations on Record

32 serious, 2 willful.

Initial Penalties

$107,750

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$18,000

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on Jul 24, 2000. Final orders are recorded through May 7, 2001. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
2-Butanone	136	0 - 9.5552	ppm	200 ppm (590 mg/m³)
Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Respirable Fraction)	3	0.1359 - 0.6475	mg/m³	-
Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Total Dust)	1	1.065	mg/m³	15 mg/m³ (total dust), 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
Gravimetric DeterminationQC	4	0.1359 - 1.065	mg/m³	-
n-Butyl Acetate	46	0 - 1.6376	ppm	150 ppm (710 mg/m³)
Sample WeightQC	4	0.102 - 0.896	mg	-
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)	2	0	%	-
Stoddard Solvent	55	0 - 1418.16	mg/m³	500 ppm (2900 mg/m³)
Toluene	55	0 - 104.3959	ppm	200 ppm

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	1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C	Serious	$2,500	$250	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01002	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05	Serious	$1,750	$175	Aug 12, 2001	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01003	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03	Serious	$2,500	$250	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01004	1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01	Serious	$2,500	$250	Oct 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01005A	1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01	Serious	$2,500	$250	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01005B	1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01005C	1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 20, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01005D	1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01006	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III	Serious	$1,750	$175	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01007	1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 G02	Serious	$750	$75	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01008A	1910.125 Additional Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations Using Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100125 B01 I	Serious	$1,000	$100	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01008B	1910.125 Additional Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations Using Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100125 C01	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01009	1910.125 Additional Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations Using Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100125 E01 II	Serious	$1,250	$125	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01010	1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 III	Serious	$1,750	$175	Jul 23, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01011	1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 E	Serious	$1,750	$175	Jul 13, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01012A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01	Serious	$1,000	$100	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01012B	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01012C	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II	Serious	$0	$0	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01013	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 II	Serious	$750	$75	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01014	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01	Serious	$1,750	$175	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01015	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02	Serious	$750	$75	Jul 27, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01016	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03	Serious	$1,750	$175	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01017	1910.135 Head Protection OSHA citation code: 19100135 A01	Serious	$1,750	$175	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01018	1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A	Serious	$1,750	$175	Jul 27, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01019	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04	Serious	$1,750	$175	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01020	1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C	Serious	$2,500	$250	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01021	1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 IA	Serious	$1,750	$175	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01022	1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I	Serious	$1,250	$125	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01023	1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 D03 IX	Serious	$1,250	$125	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01024	1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F01	Serious	$1,250	$125	Aug 3, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01025	1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 I	Serious	$1,250	$125	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
01026	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I	Serious	$750	$75	Aug 3, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
02001	1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01	Willful	$38,500	$7,463	Jul 18, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001
02002	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01	Willful	$28,000	$6,412	Aug 12, 2000	Jul 24, 2000	May 7, 2001

Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $10,125 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citationsissued 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
01001	#306448341	Jun 19, 2003	$3,375	-	Feb 10, 2004
01007	#306448341	Sep 19, 2003	$6,750	Oct 14, 2003	-

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.

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