This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Noranda Aluminum Safety Record

New Madrid, MO · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 02/25/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Noranda Aluminum in New Madrid, Missouri has 62 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $22,034 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2016.

Noranda Aluminum, located in New Madrid, Missouri, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 62 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $22,034.

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.

62 Violations
18 Inspections
22 Serious
$22,034 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($3,000)
Serious?
22 ($19,034)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1988
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1989
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1989
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $41,410 in penalties for Noranda Aluminum, later reduced to $22,034 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $1,750
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,650
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
4 citations $315
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/25/2016 Referral? New Madrid, MO 1 $1,000
08/04/2015 Referral? New Madrid, MO 1 $4,500
06/30/2015 Referral? New Madrid, MO 1 $4,500
02/28/2012 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 2 $5,049
05/11/2010 Planned? New Madrid, MO 3 $2,250
01/04/2006 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 0 $0
11/29/2005 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 0 $0
09/23/2002 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 1 $0
02/04/1999 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 1 $900
08/11/1998 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 0 $0
07/09/1998 Planned? New Madrid, MO 1 $1,300
03/22/1994 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 1 $0
10/04/1990 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 0 $0
10/02/1989 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 0 $0
01/12/1989 Planned? New Madrid, MO 47 $2,485
08/09/1988 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 1 $0
10/31/1984 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 0 $0
09/18/1972 Complaint? New Madrid, MO 2 $50

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