Summary
ELKEM METALS COMPANY has accumulated 59 OSHA violations across 26 inspections over 45 years of recorded history, with $15,528 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 88th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 25 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 22 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
ELKEM METALS COMPANY 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, 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
69% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 7 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3311 within WV. Peer group: 25 employers. This establishment has 59 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for ELKEM METALS COMPANY. 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 ELKEM METALS COMPANY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1987 | HOPPER CAR,OBSTRUCTED VIEW,WORK RULES,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,LOCOMOTIVE,TRAIN,COMMUNICATION,RAILROADFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 22+ years. Most recent activity: 22 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 ELKEM METALS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for ELKEM METALS COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for ELKEM METALS COMPANY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for ELKEM METALS COMPANY. 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: Violation Identified.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for ELKEM METALS COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-02-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-11-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2002-01-10 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,125 | |
| 2001-09-06 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | |
| 2001-03-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $638 | |
| 2001-02-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-11-09 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2000-05-19 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-04-18 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-12-29 | Complaint | 8 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-04-14 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-21 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-09-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $4,500 | |
| 1996-03-26 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-09-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-08-11 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-03-10 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-01-06 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-09-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-01-14 | Accident | 4 | 4 | $1,860 | |
| 1986-08-07 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $100 | |
| 1985-01-08 | Complaint | 18 | 11 | $3,280 | |
| 1984-10-30 | Planned | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-04-14 | Complaint | 5 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-05-27 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $400 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on ELKEM METALS COMPANY 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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Frequently asked
- What is ELKEM METALS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- ELKEM METALS COMPANY has 26 OSHA inspections on record with 59 violations and $15,527.5 in total penalties.
- Has ELKEM METALS COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving ELKEM METALS COMPANY.