This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

North American Smelting Co Safety Record

Wilmington, DE

F

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

Last inspected 05/27/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, North American Smelting Co in Wilmington, Delaware has 60 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $3,855 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1982.

North American Smelting Co, located in Wilmington, Delaware, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 60 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $3,855.

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.

60 Violations
9 Inspections
19 Serious
$3,855 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
40 ($435)
Serious?
19 ($3,020)
Repeat?
1 ($400)
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1975
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1979
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $6,255 in penalties for North American Smelting Co, later reduced to $3,855 — a 38% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $45
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
5 citations $35
1910.0027 OSHA Standard
5 citations $70
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
5 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $510
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/27/1982 Planned? Wilmington, DE 20 $1,400
05/12/1981 Follow-Up? Wilmington, DE 0 $0
05/12/1981 Follow-Up? Wilmington, DE 0 $0
12/18/1979 Follow-Up? Wilmington, DE 1 $400
07/25/1979 Complaint? Wilmington, DE 7 $1,620
07/25/1979 Complaint? Wilmington, DE 0 $0
08/07/1975 Complaint? Wilmington, DE 0 $0
05/27/1975 Follow-Up? Wilmington, DE 0 $0
02/25/1975 Planned? Wilmington, DE 32 $435

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