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PSC Metals, LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Chattanooga, Tennessee · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · NAICS 423930

12inspections
88citation items
$49,120current penalties
Apr 20, 2022last inspection

PSC Metals, LLC has 12 OSHA inspections on record in Tennessee, the first in 2003.

OSHA's last visit started on Apr 20, 2022 after a complaint, in Nashville.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 88 citation items: 15 serious and 73 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $89,886 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $49,120, down 45%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.134, respiratory protection (25 items).

For context, across all wholesale employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,425. PSC Metals, LLC averages $2,542 over 4 cited inspections in that time.

PSC Metals, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

PSC Metals, LLC: OSHA citation items per year, 2003 to 2022
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345907166 OPENED APR 20, 2022Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Aug 9, 2022

710 South 1st Street, Nashville, TN 37213 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(1) · Fall protection systems in general industry
Serious$2,000$1,500Jun 15, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2)(i) · Fall protection systems in general industry
Serious$0$0Jun 15, 2022Final

Inspection 345838684 OPENED MAR 16, 2022Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 33 employees at the site · Closed Nov 28, 2022

980 West 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 345632715 OPENED NOV 8, 2021Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 33 employees at the site · Closed Mar 23, 2022

980 West 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1) · Guarding of edges
Serious$9,116$5,470Feb 9, 2022Final

Inspection 342101763 OPENED FEB 10, 2017Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 25 employees at the site · Closed Apr 26, 2017

980 West 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.03(8)(A)
Other-than-serious$700$700Mar 21, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR TDLWD RULE 800-01-03-.03(8)(A)
Other-than-serious$700$700Mar 21, 2017Final

Inspection 341328441 OPENED MAR 15, 2016Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 28 employees at the site · Closed May 19, 2016

980 West 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1917.112(b)(1) · Guarding of edges
Serious$3,000$1,800Apr 8, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1917.26(d)(3) · First aid and lifesaving facilities
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 8, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1917.26(d)(4) · First aid and lifesaving facilities
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 8, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1917.26(f) · First aid and lifesaving facilities
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 8, 2016Final

Inspection 334311917 OPENED MAY 3, 2012Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 85 employees at the site · Closed Aug 2, 2012

980 West 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1917.50(c)(1) · Certification of marine terminal material handling devices (See also mandatory appendix I, of this part)
Other-than-serious$3,060$7,000Jun 6, 2012Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1917.26(f) · First aid and lifesaving facilities
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 6, 2012Final

Inspection 315685511 OPENED MAY 19, 2011Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Apr 18, 2012

980 W 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Truck Trailer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$4,000$4,000Jul 28, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$4,000$0Jul 28, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$0Jul 28, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$2,450$2,450Jul 28, 2011Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$1,750$500Jul 28, 2011Final

Inspection 301510046 OPENED SEP 3, 2009Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Sep 29, 2009

710 South First Street, Nashville, TN 37213 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1917.26(d)(3) · First aid and lifesaving facilities
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 2009Closed
4 older inspections

Inspection 301510053 OPENED SEP 3, 2009Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 80 employees at the site · Closed Sep 29, 2009

710 South First Street, Nashville, TN 37213 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1917.28(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication (See also § 1917.1(a)(2)(vi))
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 2009Closed

Inspection 127328003 OPENED AUG 26, 2003Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 9 employees at the site · Closed Dec 19, 2005

15 Mill Ave, Cookeville, TN 38501 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$3,000Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(3)(i) · Lead in general industry
Serious$4,000$4,000Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.1025(f)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4d
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4e
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ib) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4f
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4g
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4h
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(iv) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4i
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(vii) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4j
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(1) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6c
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6d
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(3)(ii) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6e
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iii) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6f
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iv) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(2)(ia) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 7c
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(3)(ib) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(v) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$4,000$1,100Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$500$275Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 2, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$500$275Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 2, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2003Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 9000609
Other-than-serious$180$175Dec 10, 2003Final

Inspection 127327971 OPENED MAY 28, 2003Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 61 employees at the site · Closed Dec 19, 2005

980 W 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$750$375Oct 15, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$500$500Oct 15, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$500$500Oct 15, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$500$250Oct 15, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 15, 2003Contested
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 9000609
Other-than-serious$180$100Oct 15, 2003Final

Inspection 306774332 OPENED MAY 23, 2003Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 45 employees at the site · Closed Dec 19, 2005

980 W 19th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37408 · Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Other-than-serious$3,500$250Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1b Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1c Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1d Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1e Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1f Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1g Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1h Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 1i Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(ii) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$3,500$250Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iiib)(2) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2e
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2f
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2g
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2h
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2i
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2j
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2k
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2l
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(ia) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2m
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(iia) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2n
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2o
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(3) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 2p
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2) · Lead in general industry
Serious$3,500$3,500Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$3,500$250Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Serious$3,500$3,500Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(va) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$2,000$100Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final
Citation 1, item 6c
29 CFR 9000609
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 28, 2003Final

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2021, the Chattanooga site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 28 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
PSC Metals - Chattanooga
Chattanooga · 2021
28 000.02.3
PSC Metals - Nashville
Nashville · 2020
55 101.32.3
PSC Metals, Nashville
Nashville · 2018
74 313.42.3

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1)

(c) Permissible exposure limit (PEL). (1) The employer shall assure that no employee is exposed to lead at concentrations greater than fifty micrograms per cubic meter of air (50 µg/m 3) averaged over an 8-hour period.

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2)

(2) Initial determination. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall determine if any exployee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.

29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(3)(i)

(3) Basis of initial determination. (i) The employer shall monitor employee exposures and shall base initial determinations on the employee exposure monitoring results and any of the following, relevant considerations:

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.29 · Fall protection systems in general industry

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

29 CFR 1917.112 · Guarding of edges

29 CFR 1917.26 · First aid and lifesaving facilities

29 CFR 1917.28 · Hazard communication (See also § 1917.1(a)(2)(vi))

29 CFR 1917.50 · Certification of marine terminal material handling devices (See also mandatory appendix I, of this part)

29 CFR 5030.1050

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