This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1987. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Adco Metals Safety Record

New Castle, DE

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 09/23/1987

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Adco Metals in New Castle, Delaware has 33 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $2,175 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1987.

Adco Metals, located in New Castle, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 1987. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 33 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,175.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

33 Violations
5 Inspections
9 Serious
$2,175 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($120)
Serious?
9 ($2,055)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1979
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1979
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1979
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1979
1926.0450 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $2,750 in penalties for Adco Metals, later reduced to $2,175 — a 21% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations $180
1926.0550 OSHA Standard
3 citations $500
1926.0450 OSHA Standard
3 citations $405
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/23/1987 Unprogrammed Related? New Castle, DE 5 $1,315
08/29/1984 Planned? New Castle, DE 6 $420
10/07/1982 Planned? New Castle, DE 9 $0
03/13/1979 Accident? New Castle, DE 10 $320
07/09/1975 Planned? New Castle, DE 3 $120

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