This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2010. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Prior Coated Metals Safety Record

Allentown, PA · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 08/02/2010

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Prior Coated Metals in Allentown, Pennsylvania has 115 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 30 classified as serious and $11,040 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2010.

Prior Coated Metals, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 2010. 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 115 violations on file, 30 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $11,040.

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.

115 Violations
14 Inspections
30 Serious
$11,040 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
77 ($435)
Serious?
30 ($5,355)
Repeat?
6 ($750)
Willful?
2 ($4,500)
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 6 inspections (15 total) since 1976
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $18,025 in penalties for Prior Coated Metals, later reduced to $11,040 — a 39% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
15 citations $6,300
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $440
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $875
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
8 citations
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
7 citations $410
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/02/2010 Planned? Allentown, PA 0 $0
08/11/1994 Planned? Allentown, PA 18 $2,250
05/25/1988 Planned? Allentown, PA 16 $2,495
03/01/1984 Planned? Allentown, PA 8 $0
01/19/1984 Planned? Allentown, PA 17 $660
08/18/1981 Complaint? Allentown, PA 0 $0
10/29/1979 Planned? Allentown, PA 0 $0
03/31/1978 Complaint? Allentown, PA 3 $4,500
12/08/1976 Follow-Up? Allentown, PA 2 $0
10/21/1976 Follow-Up? Allentown, PA 5 $100
08/12/1976 Follow-Up? Allentown, PA 6 $650
04/21/1976 Complaint? Allentown, PA 0 $0
04/07/1976 Planned? Allentown, PA 39 $385
12/05/1973 Planned? Allentown, PA 1 $0

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