This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Franklin Smelting & Refining Safety Record

Philadelphia, PA

F

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

Last inspected 02/11/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Franklin Smelting & Refining in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has 338 workplace safety violations across 29 inspections, with 165 classified as serious and $859,550 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1997.

Franklin Smelting & Refining, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 338 violations on file, 165 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $859,550.

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.

338 Violations
29 Inspections
165 Serious
$859,550 Penalties
Serious?
165 ($59,735)
Other-than-Serious?
110 ($3,335)
Willful?
49 ($781,000)
Repeat?
14 ($15,480)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 10 inspections (104 total) since 1981
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 7 inspections (10 total) since 1973
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 7 inspections (9 total) since 1973
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1975
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 6 inspections (6 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $955,155 in penalties for Franklin Smelting & Refining, later reduced to $859,550 — a 10% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
104 citations $634,080
1910.1027 OSHA Standard
34 citations $142,200
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
15 citations $1,200
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
13 citations $2,430
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
12 citations $150
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/11/1997 Referral? Philadelphia, PA 59 $773,360
12/18/1996 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 5 $4,200
02/23/1996 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 10 $5,400
04/27/1995 Planned? Philadelphia, PA 35 $11,600
08/12/1994 Accident? Philadelphia, PA 7 $35,000
03/11/1993 Planned? Philadelphia, PA 12 $6,175
05/10/1991 Unprogrammed Related? Philadelphia, PA 9 $2,800
08/31/1990 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 12 $2,600
12/28/1989 Unprogrammed Related? Philadelphia, PA 32 $10,020
07/24/1989 Monitoring? Philadelphia, PA 47 $2,950
02/27/1989 Monitoring? Philadelphia, PA 17 $480
01/27/1989 Unprogrammed Related? Philadelphia, PA 5 $200
04/19/1988 Monitoring? Philadelphia, PA 2 $0
01/12/1988 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 0 $0
04/08/1987 Monitoring? Philadelphia, PA 8 $700
01/07/1987 Planned? Philadelphia, PA 0 $0
10/02/1985 Variance? Philadelphia, PA 15 $250
08/30/1985 Complaint? Philadelphia, PA 14 $640
11/29/1983 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 1 $0
06/16/1981 Complaint? Philadelphia, PA 13 $640
02/23/1981 Accident? Philadelphia, PA 5 $1,000
12/11/1980 Complaint? Philadelphia, PA 0 $0
04/10/1979 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 0 $0
11/23/1976 Accident? Philadelphia, PA 0 $0
09/01/1976 Complaint? Philadelphia, PA 3 $800
02/17/1976 Follow-Up? Philadelphia, PA 0 $0
07/29/1975 Planned? Philadelphia, PA 1 $105
07/18/1975 Planned? Philadelphia, PA 11 $450
11/09/1973 Planned? Philadelphia, PA 15 $180

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