Establishment profile
GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC
47 NAUSET STREET, NEW BEDFORD, MA, 02746
423510 — Metal Service Centers and Other Metal Merchant Wholesalers
Summary
GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 4 inspections over 46 years of recorded history.
The establishment sits in the 55th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 32 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 77th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 4 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, 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
25% of inspections at this establishment produced 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. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1903.0002 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0176 A | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 025045 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 1980 | Jun 1980 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 4235 within MA. Peer group: 32 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for GENERAL SUPPLY & 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 GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 4 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 GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for GENERAL SUPPLY & 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 GENERAL SUPPLY & 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 GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS 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 GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland Security3/4 X 48" X 96" 316 S/S SHEET DERRICOcontract · Last action 2018-06-27$10,800
- Department of Homeland Security4" 6"&8" CUT PIPE 1/2"&3/4" STEEL ROD 1/4", 3/8", 1/2"&5/8" PSTEEL PLATEcontract · Last action 2012-05-30$9,364
- Department of Homeland SecuritySUPPLIES TO REPLACE DOOR AT BISHOP AND CLERK LIGHTcontract · Last action 2008-12-11$2,728
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423510 - METAL SERVICE CENTERS AND OTHER METAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2018-06-27. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-11-15 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-05-02 | Programmed Other | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-05-22 | Complaint | 4 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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- CENTRAL STEEL SUPPLY CO, INC.MARLBOROUGH — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on GENERAL SUPPLY & 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 GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC's OSHA violation history?
- GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $0 in total penalties.
- How does GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- GENERAL SUPPLY & METALS INC operates in the metal service centers and other metal merchant wholesalers industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.3.