Establishment profile
AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.
2 PORT AMHERST DRIVE, CHARLESTON, WV, 25306
Summary
AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC. has accumulated 37 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 43 years of recorded history, with $2,470 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 99th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 13,528 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 99th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 28 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, MSHA mine safety, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
57% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 22 citations in this view · $2,470 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1983 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 2 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $455 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B01 II | 1 | 1 | $260 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E02 IVD | 1 | 1 | $260 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 C05 | 1 | 1 | $260 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 I09 III | 1 | 1 | $260 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A02 | 1 | 1 | $260 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0094 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $195 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 H01 | 1 | 1 | $195 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 1 | 1 | $195 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E01 I | 1 | 1 | $130 | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1997 | Sep 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B05 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F04 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0180 G01 | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0027 B01 III | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1988 | Mar 1988 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer. Peer group: 13,528 employers. This establishment has 37 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 28+ years. Most recent activity: 28 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in WV — for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC., not this location alone
Mine Safety & Health Administration — citations issued at mining operations. MSHA records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC. operations in the same state.
MSHA citations
Mine Safety and Health Administration citations. S&S (significant and substantial) marks violations that could reasonably contribute to a serious injury. Negligence rating is MSHA’s operator-culpability assessment (none, low, moderate, high, or reckless disregard). Proposed = assessed at issuance; Paid = post-settlement / appeal. 17 citations · 5S&S · $1,620 proposed / $1,620 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8124501 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Mar 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $127 | $127 |
| 7166885 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7166884 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Jan 2013 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8124500 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8124499 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Mar 2011 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6612919 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6612918 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6612917 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Nov 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6612916 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Nov 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6618733 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | May 2008 | — | No | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6618732 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | May 2008 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6618731 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | May 2008 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7208265 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Nov 2007 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7208264 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Nov 2007 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7208725 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Jul 2006 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $72 | $72 |
| 7218219 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Sep 2002 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $66 | $66 |
| 7218220 | Amherst Loading Facility Kanawha, WV | Sep 2002 | — | No | ModNegligence | $55 | $55 |
Source: MSHA citation database. “Contractor” annotations indicate the cited party was on-site at the mine but not the mine’s operator -- responsibility attaches to the contractor LLC, not the mine’s owner. Section codes reference 30 CFR (the Mine Safety and Health regulations).
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE MOORING BI8TT BASKETScontract · Last action 2009-09-11$115,800
- Department of DefenseDRYDOCK REPAIRS FOR M/V MCKELVEY, INCLUDING SANDBLASTING HULL AND REPAIRING RUSTED AND DAMAGED AREAS, AND PAINTING OF VESSEL EXTERIOR.contract · Last action 2010-11-26$84,474
- Department of DefenseDRYDOCK REPAIRS OF THE M/V CAPTAIN EDDY FOR REPAIR FLEET OF HUNTINGTON DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS.contract · Last action 2011-02-11$71,645
- Department of DefenseFABRICATE AND PAINT MITER GATE SUPPORT ARMS FOR CAPTAIN ANTHONY MELDAHL LOCK AND DAM, FELICITY, OH.contract · Last action 2010-08-13$55,000
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ALL LABOR,contract · Last action 2008-08-29$52,326
- Department of DefenseSANDBLAST AND PAINT MELDAHL L&D MITER GATE FRAMEcontract · Last action 2010-05-21$10,000
- Department of DefenseCONTRACTOR WILL PROVIDE ALL LABOR,contract · Last action 2008-07-21$6,490
- Department of DefenseREPAIR M/V MERRILL FUEL TANKS.contract · Last action 2009-06-04$3,975
- Department of DefenseMIGRATED DATA VALUE UNKNOWNcontract · Last action 2010-12-30$0
- Department of DefenseGUARANTEED AMOUNT FOR OPTION PERIOD 3.contract · Last action 2009-06-18$0
- Department of DefenseGUARANTEED AMOUNT FOR OPTION PERIOD 2.contract · Last action 2008-09-03$0
- Department of DefensePROVIDE LOCK GATE SHEAVE BRACKETScontract · Last action 2007-12-10$-497
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332312 - FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2011-02-11. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-08-27 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-01-28 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-12-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-03-01 | Planned | 5 | 3 | $455 | |
| 1988-03-01 | Planned | 29 | 19 | $2,015 | |
| 1983-05-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-10-13 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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- AMHERST INDUSTRIES, INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 37 violations and $2,470 in total penalties.