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Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting)
NAICS 331529 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in pouring molten nonferrous metals (except aluminum) into molds to manufacture nonferrous castings (except nonferrous die-castings and aluminum castings). Establishments in this industry purchase nonferrous metals, such as copper, nickel, lead, and zinc, made in other establishments. Cross-references. Establishments primarily engaged in-- • Manufacturing nonferrous die-castings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331523, Nonferrous Metal Die- Casting Foundries; • Pouring molten aluminum into molds to manufacture aluminum castings--are classified in U.S. Industry 331524, Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting); and • Manufacturing nonferrous castings and further manufacturing them into finished products--are classified based on the specific finished product.
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For Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting), the saved research highlights workers' compensation, property, environmental / pollution liability. Confirm how these arise in the actual operation, what controls are used and whether additional services change the proposed coverage.
Questions to ask
- What specific metals and alloys are processed — copper, nickel, lead, zinc, or specialty alloys such as beryllium-copper?
- What are the downstream applications for castings — industrial machinery, plumbing, electrical, or critical-use OEM components?
- What is the current workers' comp experience modification, and has there been any significant occupational disease or burn claim history?
- Are there any open environmental matters, prior regulatory notices, or on-site remediation activities?
- Does the operation hold customer-owned molds or tooling on the premises, and what are those values?
- For Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting), what should the underwriter know about processing of lead, beryllium-copper, or other highly toxic metals with significant occupational disease exposure?
- For Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting), what should the underwriter know about prior environmental contamination events, regulatory notices of violation, or open remediation sites?
- For Other Nonferrous Metal Foundries (except Die-Casting), what should the underwriter know about poor workers' comp experience modification?
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Establishments in this class purchase raw nonferrous metals — commonly copper, nickel, lead, zinc, and their alloys — melt them in industrial furnaces, and pour molten metal into molds to produce castings for industrial, commercial, or OEM customers. Operations typically involve high-heat processes, heavy machinery, significant metal inventory, and finishing or machining of cast parts prior to shipment.
Questions to investigate
- What specific metals and alloys are processed — copper, nickel, lead, zinc, or specialty alloys such as beryllium-copper?
- What are the downstream applications for castings — industrial machinery, plumbing, electrical, or critical-use OEM components?
- What is the current workers' comp experience modification, and has there been any significant occupational disease or burn claim history?
- Are there any open environmental matters, prior regulatory notices, or on-site remediation activities?
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