Establishment profile
COLONIAL METALS INC
505 BLUE BALL ROAD, ELKTON, MD, 21921
325998 — All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Summary
COLONIAL METALS INC has accumulated 47 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $8,510 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 97th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 32 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 97th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 months ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLONIAL METALS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and EPA environmental compliance records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
71% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 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 · $8,510 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1052 D02 | 2 | 2 | — | Mar 2003 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 2 | 2 | — | Aug 1989 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $2,100 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q06 III | 1 | 1 | $600 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A 1 | 1 | 1 | $555 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D 1 | 1 | 1 | $555 | Mar 1991 | Mar 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $500 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E01 | 1 | 1 | $300 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $200 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $100 | Mar 2003 | Mar 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 C01 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 D03 I B 1 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 E06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2026 | Apr 2026 |
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 in NAICS 3259 within MD. Peer group: 32 employers. This establishment has 47 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLONIAL METALS INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
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 COLONIAL METALS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 8 months ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COLONIAL METALS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COLONIAL METALS INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for COLONIAL METALS 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 COLONIAL METALS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COLONIAL METALS, INC. 505 BLUE BALL RD · ELKTON, MD, 21921 | AirWaterRCRA | No Violation Identified QNCR 4 | 2 | 0 | — | Nov 2025 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLONIAL METALS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of EnergyTHE SAVANNAH RIVER FIELD OFFICE (SRFO) DESIRES TO PROCURE VIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATION ASTM B 589-94, LESS THAN 5 PPM SULFUR.contract · Last action 2025-06-17$37,462,993
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATION ASTM B 589-94, LESS THAN 5 PPM SULFUR. SUPPLIER SHALL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT PRODUCT MEETS ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND WILL SPECIFY THE REFINING PROCESS THAT WAS USED. QUAcontract · Last action 2024-01-22$7,000,000
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATION ASTM B 589-94, LESS THAN 5 PPM SULFUR. SUPPLIER SHALL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT PRODUCT MEETS ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND WILL SPECIFY THE REFINING PROCESS THAT WAS USED. QUAcontract · Last action 2021-12-27$6,999,982
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATION ASTM B 589-94, LESS THAN 5 PPM SULFUR. SUPPLIER SHALL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT PRODUCT MEETS ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND WILL SPECIFY THE REFINING PROCESS THAT WAS USED. QUANTITIES WILL BE IN VARIOUS ORDERS OF KILOGRAMS FOR EACH PURCHASE. INITIAL ORDER WILL BE FOR 20 KG AND EACH SUBSEQUENT ORDER AMOUNT WILL BE FULLY FUNDED.contract · Last action 2022-01-02$6,999,399
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF SPECIFICATION ASTM B 589-94, LESS THAN 5 PPM SULFUR. SUPPLIER SHALL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE THAT PRODUCT MEETS ALL SPECIFICATIONS AND WILL SPECIFY THE REFINING PROCESS THAT WAS USED. QUAcontract · Last action 2023-01-18$5,960,669
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE (ASTM SPEC FOR SAVANNAH RIVER FIELD OFFICE). PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL TO BE USED IN TRITIUM PROCESSING SYSTEMS.contract · Last action 2016-05-10$2,439,039
- Department of EnergyPROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL TO BE USED IN TRITIUM PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR OFFICE OF HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS - NA-MB-10.contract · Last action 2014-01-23$1,548,610
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE DELIVERY ORDER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MASTER CONTRACT FOR SAVANNAH RIVERcontract · Last action 2017-10-31$1,488,117
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE (ASTM SPEC FOR SAVANNAH RIVER FIELD OFFICE). PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL TO BE USED IN TRITIUM PROCESSING SYSTEMS.contract · Last action 2016-06-23$1,400,850
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE (ASTM SPEC FOR SRFO.) PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL TO BE USED IN TRITIUM PROCESSING SYSTEMScontract · Last action 2017-07-17$1,308,599
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE, ASTM B 589-94 SPEC FOR SRFO. PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL CONTAINING LESS THAN 5PPM OF SULFUR.contract · Last action 2024-09-09$370,000
- Department of CommerceREFILL CRUCIBLEScontract · Last action 2016-06-20$7,470
- Department of EnergyVIRGIN PALLADIUM SPONGE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) SPECIFICATIONS - PROCUREMENT OF RAW MATERIAL TO BE USED IN TRITIUM PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR SAVANNAH RIVER FIELD OFFICE - NA-00-SV.contract · Last action 2018-05-23$0
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332999 - ALL OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FABRICATED METAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2025-06-17. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-16 | Referral | 15 | 11 | $5,700 | |
| 2002-12-10 | Planned | 22 | 4 | $1,700 | |
| 1991-07-29 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-01-24 | Planned | 7 | 4 | $1,110 | |
| 1988-10-17 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-04-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-12-01 | Planned | 1 | — | $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 COLONIAL METALS 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is COLONIAL METALS INC's OSHA violation history?
- COLONIAL METALS INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 47 violations and $8,510 in total penalties.
- How does COLONIAL METALS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- COLONIAL METALS INC operates in the all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.4.