Establishment profile
HORSEHEAD CORPORATION
300 FRANKFORT ROAD, MONACA, PA, 15061
Operated by Horsehead Corporation · 1 of 2 establishments
Summary
HORSEHEAD CORPORATION has accumulated 117 OSHA violations across 20 inspections over 22 years of recorded history, with $212,850 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 96 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 94th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 13 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
HORSEHEAD CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, 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
65% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 9 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 · 28 citations in this view · $146,900 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 5 | 3 | $29,875 | Feb 2009 | Feb 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 2 | 2 | $3,400 | Feb 2009 | Jan 2013 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 G08 I | 2 | 2 | $2,625 | Jan 2006 | Jun 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 D05 I | 2 | 1 | — | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 M02 I | 2 | 1 | — | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 1 | 1 | $52,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q06 | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0120 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 F01 I | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2011 | Jan 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 J04 II | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 G02 VIII | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 I04 II | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 I03 II | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 K01 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 C | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 D04 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1027 F03 I | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 C01 | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | Jan 2006 | Jan 2006 |
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 3314 within PA. Peer group: 96 employers. This establishment has 117 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 111 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
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 HORSEHEAD CORPORATION. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2010 | FIRE,EXPLOSIONFatality | 2 | — | 2 |
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 13+ years. Most recent activity: 13 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 HORSEHEAD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for HORSEHEAD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for Horsehead Corporation, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Horsehead Corporation locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 14 cases · 14 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-CA-098029 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Nov 2013 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-098020 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2013 | Apr 2013 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-096005 | Unfair labor practice | Jan 2013 | Feb 2013 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-065393 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2011 | Feb 2013 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-061376 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2011 | Sep 2011 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-060650 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2011 | Jul 2011 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-037147 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-036967 | Unfair labor practice | Jun 2010 | Jan 2011 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-036831 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Nov 2010 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-036089 | Unfair labor practice | May 2008 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-035738 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-035737 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2007 | Oct 2007 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-035665 | Unfair labor practice | Jul 2007 | Aug 2007 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| 06-CA-035343 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2006 | Oct 2006 | Closed | Region 06, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
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 HORSEHEAD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for HORSEHEAD CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for HORSEHEAD CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-12-19 | Complaint | 1 | — | $3,400 | |
| 2012-12-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-10-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-01-23 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,000 | |
| 2011-08-26 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,400 | |
| 2011-08-11 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2011-06-06 | Complaint | 1 | — | $200 | |
| 2010-11-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2010-07-23 | Referral | 8 | 7 | $21,000 | |
| 2010-07-23 | Accident | 3 | 3 | $21,000 | |
| 2010-03-09 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $6,000 | |
| 2010-03-09 | Complaint | 13 | 10 | $13,875 | |
| 2008-11-04 | Complaint | 3 | 3 | $3,500 | |
| 2008-11-04 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-11-04 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2008-11-04 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $1,875 | |
| 2006-06-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-07-19 | Complaint | 67 | 19 | $77,600 | |
| 2005-07-19 | Complaint | 11 | 4 | $55,000 | |
| 2004-01-09 | Unprogrammed Related | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
HORSEHEAD CORPORATION is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Horsehead Corporation.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Horsehead Corporation across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in this industry within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- DOREN, INC.BLAWNOX — 2 federal enforcement records
- COOKSON ELECTRONICSALTOONA — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE INTERNATIONAL METALS RECLAMATION COMPANY LLCELLWOOD CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- INTERNATIONAL SPECIALTY ALLOYS, INC.NEW CASTLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MITSUI ZINC POWDER, LLC.MONACA — 1 federal enforcement record
- TIMETMORGANTOWN — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Horsehead Corporation, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- HORSEHEAD CORPORATIONPALMERTON, PA — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Horsehead Corporation locationsParent rollup
- NAICS 331All employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Industry in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on HORSEHEAD CORPORATION 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Horsehead Corporation, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is HORSEHEAD CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- HORSEHEAD CORPORATION has 20 OSHA inspections on record with 117 violations and $212,850 in total penalties.
- Has HORSEHEAD CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving HORSEHEAD CORPORATION.