This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

American Scrap Safety Record

New Castle, DE · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 07/12/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Scrap in New Castle, Delaware has 6 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 6 classified as serious and $11,340 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

American Scrap, located in New Castle, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 6 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,340.

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.

6 Violations
1 Inspections
6 Serious
$11,340 Penalties
Serious?
6 ($11,340)
OSHA initially proposed $16,200 in penalties for American Scrap, later reduced to $11,340 — a 30% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $2,940
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
1 citation $2,100
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
1 citation $2,100
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $2,940
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
1 citation $1,260
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/12/2011 Planned? New Castle, DE 6 $11,340

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