Establishment profile
METZGER REMOVAL, INC.
235 RIVER ROAD, NORTH TONAWANDA, NY, 14120
Operated by Metzger Removal, Inc · 1 of 2 establishments
562920 — Materials Recovery Facilities
EIN 161347577
Summary
METZGER REMOVAL, INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 8 years of recorded history, with $3,299 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 73rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 514 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 8 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
METZGER REMOVAL, 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
100% 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 · $3,299 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,885 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 B02 | 1 | 1 | $1,414 | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 D01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 D02 II | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2018 | Jun 2018 |
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 5629 within NY. Peer group: 514 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
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 15 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 METZGER REMOVAL, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 8+ years. Most recent activity: 8 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 METZGER REMOVAL, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
Company-level in NY — for Metzger Removal, 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 Metzger Removal, 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. 24 citations · 8S&S · 13 contractor · $2,498 proposed / $2,498 paid.
| Citation | Mine | Date | Section | S&S | Negligence | Proposed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6023519 | HOLCIM GASPORT QUARRY Niagara, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Jun 2005 | — | Yes | HighNegligence | $475 | $475 |
| 7745719 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 7745718 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $124 | $124 |
| 8652015 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8652014 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | Sep 2011 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 6538498 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | May 2010 | — | Yes | LowNegligence | $108 | $108 |
| 8580842 | Lippmann Portable Impact Plt #1MP5165LS Niagara, NY | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8580841 | Lippmann Portable Impact Plt #1MP5165LS Niagara, NY | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8580840 | Lippmann Portable Impact Plt #1MP5165LS Niagara, NY | Nov 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8577202 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | May 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 8577201 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | May 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6538500 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | May 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6538499 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | May 2010 | — | No | ModNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 6538497 | Portable Pioneer Plant Ser 403007 Chemung, NY | May 2010 | — | No | HighNegligence | $100 | $100 |
| 7745721 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $99 | $99 |
| 7745722 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | Yes | ModNegligence | $72 | $72 |
| 6036470 | Bath Steuben, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Jun 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6036469 | Bath Steuben, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Jun 2006 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6023522 | HOLCIM GASPORT QUARRY Niagara, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Jun 2005 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6023521 | HOLCIM GASPORT QUARRY Niagara, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Jun 2005 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 6023520 | HOLCIM GASPORT QUARRY Niagara, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Jun 2005 | — | No | HighNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7745724 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7745723 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
| 7745720 | MACHUGA PIT Schuyler, NY contractor: METZGER REMOVAL, INC. | Aug 2003 | — | No | ModNegligence | $60 | $60 |
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 METZGER REMOVAL, 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 METZGER REMOVAL, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for METZGER REMOVAL, 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 METZGER REMOVAL, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseCOLLAPSED STRUCTURE FOR EXTRACTIONcontract · Last action 2009-11-19$237,500
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 237990 - OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION. Last action: 2009-11-19. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-02-13 | Complaint | 4 | 2 | $3,299 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
METZGER REMOVAL, INC. is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Metzger Removal, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Metzger Removal, Inc across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
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Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Metzger Removal, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- METZGER REMOVAL INC.TONAWANDA, NY — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on METZGER REMOVAL, 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Metzger Removal, Inc, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is METZGER REMOVAL, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- METZGER REMOVAL, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $3,298.5 in total penalties.
- How does METZGER REMOVAL, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- METZGER REMOVAL, INC. operates in the materials recovery facilities industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.9. METZGER REMOVAL, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 4.8.