This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1999. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Upstate Metals Safety Record

Canastota, NY

F

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

Last inspected 06/09/1999

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Upstate Metals in Canastota, New York has 41 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 29 classified as serious and $29,562 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1991 to 1999.

Upstate Metals, located in Canastota, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1999. 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 41 violations on file, 29 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $29,562.

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.

41 Violations
6 Inspections
29 Serious
$29,562 Penalties
Serious?
29 ($27,387)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($2,175)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $45,575 in penalties for Upstate Metals, later reduced to $29,562 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
6 citations $2,275
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $3,300
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $5,850
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
2 citations $1,800
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/09/1999 Referral? Canastota, NY 2 $0
08/06/1997 Referral? Canastota, NY 4 $1,138
04/24/1996 Referral? Canastota, NY 0 $0
12/30/1992 Referral? Canastota, NY 9 $10,800
05/15/1991 Referral? Canastota, NY 4 $3,150
03/21/1991 Complaint? Canastota, NY 22 $14,474

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