Establishment profile
WESTERN BRANCH METALS
1006 OBICI INDUSTRIAL BOULEVARD, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434
332312 — Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Summary
WESTERN BRANCH METALS has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 1 inspection over 14 years of recorded history, with $1,960 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 51st percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 469 employers. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 14 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN BRANCH METALS 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
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 · $1,960 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0106 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $613 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 G01 IVA | 1 | 1 | $613 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $368 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 B | 1 | 1 | $368 | Jun 2012 | Jun 2012 |
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 3323 within VA. Peer group: 469 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN BRANCH METALS. 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 WESTERN BRANCH METALS. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 14+ years. Most recent activity: 14 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 WESTERN BRANCH METALS. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN BRANCH METALS. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for WESTERN BRANCH METALS. 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 WESTERN BRANCH METALS. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN BRANCH METALS. 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 WESTERN BRANCH METALS. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Homeland Security4 1/2" X 23' MIN R/L AQ-22H.S REGULAR NUT 3-1/4" BRONZE JAM NUT 3-1/4" BRONZE 4 1/2" X 18' 6" MIN R/L AQ-22-H.S 4 1/2" X 27' MIN R/L AQ-22 H.Scontract · Last action 2015-01-29$139,933
- Department of Homeland SecuritySHAFTING MATERIALcontract · Last action 2008-06-05$123,498
- Department of Homeland Security1. SHAFTING, 4.500" DIA. X 232 FT. LG. BLANKS, 8 EACH, U/P $9,305.00 T/P $74,440.00. 2. NUT, 3 1/4" - 4 UNC-3B, PROPELLER, HEX, 8 EACH, U/P $216.00 T/P $1,728.00. 3. NUT, 3 1/4" - 4 UNC-3B, JAM, PROPELLER, 8 EACH, U/P 152.00 T/P $1,216.00. 4. SST, ROUND, 6 EACH, U/P $6,520.00 T/P $39,120.00.contract · Last action 2009-04-17$116,504
- Department of Homeland SecurityMISC. METALS AND NUTS FOR THE COAST GUARDcontract · Last action 2012-07-13$114,396
- Department of Homeland SecuritySST METALS, SHAFTING, AND NUTS FOR PART OF THE ASSEMBLY REQUIRED FOR USCG SHIPS. ORDER IS TO FILL A WAREHOUSE RETAIL STOCK REQUIREMENT AS NEEDED BY USCG BALTIMORE YARD FOR INDUSTRIAL SHOPS WORKING ON DRY DOCK VESSLES.contract · Last action 2010-11-16$105,339
- Department of Homeland SecurityPROPULSION MATERIALcontract · Last action 2016-02-18$99,192
- Department of Homeland SecurityTAILSHAFT, NUTcontract · Last action 2014-07-17$73,302
- Department of Homeland SecuritySHAFT, JAM NUT, BRONZE NUT FOR 65' RUDDER MATERIALcontract · Last action 2013-07-10$66,538
- Department of Homeland SecurityLINE AND TAIL SHAFTcontract · Last action 2021-05-19$62,540
- Department of Homeland Security3 EA SHAFTS FOR DRY DOCK BOATScontract · Last action 2008-08-22$43,497
- Department of Homeland SecurityJAM NUT, KEY STOCK, REGULAR NUT, SHAFTING BARcontract · Last action 2014-04-09$41,364
- Department of Homeland SecurityJAM NUTS, COUPLING KEYS, REGUALR NUT, SHAFTcontract · Last action 2014-02-12$33,709
- Department of Homeland SecurityAQUAMET 22-HScontract · Last action 2013-03-24$27,705
- Department of Homeland SecuritySHAFTScontract · Last action 2013-04-05$21,822
- Department of Homeland SecurityWAREHOUSE STOCK ORDER FOR SPECIFIC SHIP NEED BUT NO SHIP NOTED ON PURCHASE REQUEST. SHIP IS AT THE YARD IN DRY DOCK 1 EA - 9510 01-LG8-8036 SST, ROUND, 4 1/2" DIA. X 16 FT. LG. MINIMUM, AQUAMET 22HS, SIMILAR TO ASTM A276, TYPE XM19, UNS S20910, TURN GROUND AND POLISHED, CLASS "C" SURFACE PREPARATION OR EQUAL. DIAMETER TOLERANCES TO BE PLUS .005" / MINUS .001". TOTAL INDICATOR READING FOR STRAIGHTNESS SHALL NOT EXCEED .015". TOLERANCE FOR OVERALL LENGTH MINUS .000" PLUS 1/2". END USE: MANUFACTURE BOAT RUDDER STOCKS PER SHIP. NOTE: NEED TWO 16 FT. LENGTHS PER SHIP.contract · Last action 2009-08-20$6,750
- Department of DefensePROVIDE THREE (3) PROPELLER SHAFTS FOR MV BARRON, ST. LOUIS PHYSICAL&SUPPORT SERVICE BASEcontract · Last action 2012-05-01$3,070
- Department of Homeland SecurityMISCELLANOUS PARTS FOR THE FIRE PUMPcontract · Last action 2012-10-18$2,285
- Department of Homeland SecurityFOR ISO 70188contract · Last action 2009-07-08$1,034
- Department of Homeland SecurityFOR ISO 70067contract · Last action 2008-02-13$795
- Department of Homeland SecurityNUT, 3 1/4" - 4 UNC-3B PROPELLERcontract · Last action 2008-09-16$152
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 423510 - METAL SERVICE CENTERS AND OTHER METAL MERCHANT WHOLESALERS. Last action: 2021-05-19. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-04-26 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,960 |
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 WESTERN BRANCH METALS 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 WESTERN BRANCH METALS's OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN BRANCH METALS has 1 OSHA inspection on record with 4 violations and $1,960 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN BRANCH METALS's safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN BRANCH METALS operates in the fabricated structural metal manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.4.