This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Solvay Iron Works Safety Record

Syracuse, NY · Construction

F

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

Last inspected 07/18/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Solvay Iron Works in Syracuse, New York has 125 workplace safety violations across 22 inspections, with 75 classified as serious and $31,376 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 2012.

Solvay Iron Works, located in Syracuse, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 125 violations on file, 75 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $31,376.

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.

125 Violations
22 Inspections
75 Serious
$31,376 Penalties
Serious?
75 ($30,351)
Other-than-Serious?
48 ($475)
Repeat?
2 ($550)
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (12 total) since 1976
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (16 total) since 1972
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1972
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1972
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $59,320 in penalties for Solvay Iron Works, later reduced to $31,376 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
16 citations $2,147
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
12 citations $1,870
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations $1,203
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
6 citations $1,049
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations $790
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/18/2012 Referral? Syracuse, NY 4 $2,940
07/11/2012 Unprogrammed Related? Syracuse, NY 7 $10,290
11/19/2004 Planned? Syracuse, NY 5 $1,456
11/19/2004 Planned? Syracuse, NY 16 $5,544
09/12/2000 Planned? Syracuse, NY 13 $2,502
09/12/2000 Planned? Syracuse, NY 15 $4,209
06/18/1990 Complaint? Syracuse, NY 4 $1,000
04/18/1989 Referral? Syracuse, NY 3 $860
02/28/1989 Complaint? Syracuse, NY 11 $1,500
02/25/1985 Planned? Syracuse, NY 6 $0
11/16/1984 Referral? Syracuse, NY 3 $140
01/13/1982 Planned? Syracuse, NY 6 $120
10/30/1981 Planned? Syracuse, NY 1 $140
06/15/1977 Planned? Syracuse, NY 0 $0
06/09/1977 Follow-Up? Syracuse, NY 0 $0
05/26/1977 Complaint? Syracuse, NY 2 $0
04/13/1977 Follow-Up? Syracuse, NY 0 $0
03/31/1977 Planned? Syracuse, NY 1 $200
11/08/1976 Follow-Up? Syracuse, NY 0 $0
08/24/1976 Complaint? Syracuse, NY 13 $160
08/08/1972 Follow-Up? Syracuse, NY 0 $0
07/06/1972 Complaint? Syracuse, NY 15 $315

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