Establishment profile
WESTERN BRONZE, INC.
54 WESTERN AVE., WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01089
331523 — Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
Summary
WESTERN BRONZE, INC. has accumulated 147 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 45 years of recorded history, with $65,156 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 48 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 2 months ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WESTERN BRONZE, 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
85% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 10 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 · 60 citations in this view · $36,713 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 6 | 5 | $30 | Feb 1981 | Jul 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 5 | 4 | $2,628 | Feb 1981 | Jul 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 H01 | 4 | 4 | $9,603 | Apr 1987 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 J02 IA | 4 | 4 | $975 | Feb 1981 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 4 | 4 | $715 | Feb 1981 | Dec 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 3 | 3 | $2,985 | Nov 1980 | May 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 C01 | 3 | 3 | $2,618 | Feb 1981 | Jul 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D06 III | 3 | 3 | $1,000 | Nov 1987 | Feb 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0019 C01 | 3 | 2 | $973 | Dec 2019 | May 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1903.0019 D01 | 3 | 2 | $973 | Dec 2019 | May 2021 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0141 G02 | 3 | 3 | $35 | Nov 1980 | Nov 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 3 | 1 | — | Apr 1987 | Apr 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 F02 | 2 | 2 | $8,048 | Jul 2019 | Feb 2024 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B05 | 2 | 2 | $2,785 | Nov 1980 | May 2019 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 J01 I | 2 | 2 | $2,400 | Apr 1987 | Jun 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 I01 | 2 | 2 | $595 | Feb 1981 | Dec 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 J03 IB | 2 | 2 | $175 | Feb 1981 | Jun 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 II | 2 | 2 | $175 | Feb 1981 | Apr 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 F04 I | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1981 | Apr 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 G01 | 2 | 2 | — | Feb 1981 | Apr 1987 |
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 3315 within MA. Peer group: 48 employers. This establishment has 147 OSHA violations; peer median is 7.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WESTERN BRONZE, 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
Self-reported events under 29 CFR 1904.39 (24-hour notification of hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) · Jan 2019
Most frequent event: Struck by dislodged flying object, particle
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports (federal OSHA only; state-plan states like California, Oregon, and Washington maintain their own programs and do not consistently report into this feed).
Severe injury reports — events
Each row is a hospitalization, amputation, or eye-loss event the employer self-reported to OSHA under 29 CFR 1904.39. Narratives are written by the reporting employer.
| Date | Event | Body part | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2019 | Struck by dislodged flying object, particle | Finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c. | Amputation |
Source: OSHA Severe Injury Reports. Federal-OSHA jurisdiction only by default; some state-plan programs report voluntarily.
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 17, 2019 | Amputated,Amputation,Blade,Caught By,Chest,Cutting,Disintegrated,Finger,Foundry,Fracture,Grinder,Grinding Machine,Guard,Laceration,Machine Guarding,PPE,Protective Clothing,Saw,Struck By,Unguarded | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
Most recent federal enforcement activity recorded 2 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 WESTERN BRONZE, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WESTERN BRONZE, 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 WESTERN BRONZE, 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 WESTERN BRONZE, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WESTERN BRONZE, INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WESTERN BRONZE INC 54 WESTERN AVENUE · W SPRINGFIELD, MA, 01089 | Air | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | Nov 2010 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
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 BRONZE, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of DefenseELBOWcontract · Last action 2012-03-21$18,493
- Department of DefenseBEARING, NIALB OUTBOARD STEADY CASTINGcontract · Last action 2024-08-01$15,948
- Department of DefenseTRAP, RUNNINGcontract · Last action 2017-06-28$12,493
- Department of DefenseCASTING, STATICcontract · Last action 2014-09-17$8,928
- Department of DefenseHANDWHEEL, 10", CAST&MACHINED.contract · Last action 2012-02-08$6,519
- Department of DefensePISTONcontract · Last action 2012-03-14$6,431
- Department of Defense4508357828!RING,DIVIcontract · Last action 2008-08-13$5,544
- Department of Defense4508273827!RING,DIVIcontract · Last action 2008-08-04$5,544
- Department of DefenseKEEPER RINGScontract · Last action 2011-08-24$5,234
- Department of DefensePOSITIONING FINGERScontract · Last action 2011-12-08$4,708
- Department of DefenseBRONZE, HANDLEcontract · Last action 2017-09-25$4,514
- Department of DefenseELBOW,90 BW X FLGcontract · Last action 2011-07-12$3,992
- Department of DefenseGLANDcontract · Last action 2008-12-10$3,596
- Department of DefenseGLANDcontract · Last action 2011-09-14$3,000
- Department of DefenseGLANDcontract · Last action 2010-04-23$3,000
- Department of DefenseCYLINDER HEADcontract · Last action 2014-05-20$2,380
- Department of DefenseGRIDcontract · Last action 2009-05-28$1,938
- Department of DefensePOSITIONING FINGERScontract · Last action 2010-01-28$1,915
- Department of DefenseHANDLEcontract · Last action 2008-02-22$1,453
- Department of DefenseN421586308B037 VENT AND DRAIN FITTINGcontract · Last action 2016-11-15$975
- Department of DefenseINDICATOR, PLATEcontract · Last action 2008-04-25$956
- Department of DefenseINDICATOR, PLATEcontract · Last action 2008-06-23$956
- Department of DefensePILLOW BLOCK,contract · Last action 2008-02-12$-1,600
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 331528 - OTHER NONFERROUS FOUNDRIES (EXCEPT DIE-CASTING). Last action: 2024-08-01. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2023-10-04 | Complaint | 12 | 8 | $23,520 | |
| 2019-01-29 | Referral | 23 | 18 | $18,658 | |
| 2019-01-24 | Referral | 6 | 4 | $11,778 | |
| 1993-10-21 | Planned | 5 | 5 | $2,500 | |
| 1990-08-30 | Follow-up | 9 | 6 | $2,880 | |
| 1988-04-12 | Follow-up | 10 | 2 | $2,990 | |
| 1987-07-09 | Follow-up | 6 | — | $100 | |
| 1987-01-12 | Planned | 33 | 19 | $1,020 | |
| 1985-02-14 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-05-12 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-10-27 | Planned | 18 | 12 | $1,175 | |
| 1980-10-17 | Planned | 23 | 2 | $535 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in nonferrous metal die-casting foundries within MA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- IBC ENGINEERED MATERIALS INCWILMINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on WESTERN BRONZE, 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 WESTERN BRONZE, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- WESTERN BRONZE, INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 147 violations and $65,156 in total penalties.
- How does WESTERN BRONZE, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- WESTERN BRONZE, INC. operates in the nonferrous metal die-casting foundries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5.