ALBEMARLE CORPORATION
1000 SOUTH STREET, PASADENA, TX 77501
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Inspection records
Apr 4, 2012#333297513Apr 4, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#333297513$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #333297513
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- May 7, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,103
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2500 N. South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- Industry
- 325188
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 5, 2009#311961585Feb 5, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311961585$5,0004 viol.4 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #311961585
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2009
- Contested
- May 14, 2009
- Final Order
- Dec 2, 2009
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 2500 N. South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $0 | Apr 27, 2009 | May 14, 2009 | Dec 2, 2009 |
| 01003A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $5,000 | $0 | Apr 27, 2009 | May 14, 2009 | Dec 2, 2009 |
| 01004A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 27, 2009 | May 14, 2009 | Dec 2, 2009 |
| 01004B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $5,000 | $0 | Apr 27, 2009 | May 14, 2009 | Dec 2, 2009 |
Nov 21, 2006#310260898Nov 21, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#310260898$4,5001 viol.1 violation$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #310260898
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 21, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2007
- Closed
- May 29, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- 325188
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,500 | $4,500 | May 24, 2007 | - | - |
Aug 11, 2004#306481920Aug 11, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#306481920$1,8753 viol.3 violations$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #306481920
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2004
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Other | 1 | 300 | $1,125 | $0 | Sep 19, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C02 | Other | 1 | 300 | $1,125 | $0 | Sep 19, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 C02 VII | Serious | 2 | 24 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Sep 30, 2004 | - | - |
Jul 19, 2001#301409843Jul 19, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301409843$3,1502 viol.2 violations$3,150 in penalties
Inspection #301409843
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 403
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $3,150
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 36 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Nov 12, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 36 | $3,150 | $0 | Nov 12, 2001 | - | - |
Jan 12, 1999#123630196Jan 12, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#123630196$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123630196
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 21, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 543
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Sep 10, 1998#123630055Sep 10, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123630055$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123630055
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 10, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 21, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 540
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Apr 8, 1997#116258229Apr 8, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#116258229$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116258229
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1997
- Closed
- Feb 10, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Aug 15, 1996#116263344Aug 15, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#116263344$14,0005 viol.5 violations$14,000 in penalties
Inspection #116263344
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 23, 1996
- Contested
- Dec 31, 1996
- Final Order
- Sep 19, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 658
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,000
- Penalties on Record
- $14,000
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 30, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Sep 19, 1997 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IID | Serious | 1 | 5 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 30, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Sep 19, 1997 |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 IV | Other | 1 | 10 | $5,000 | $0 | Jan 28, 1997 | Dec 31, 1996 | Sep 19, 1997 |
| 02001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Sep 19, 1997 |
| 02001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D06 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 | Sep 19, 1997 |
Aug 6, 1996#116263526Aug 6, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#116263526$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #116263526
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 25, 1996
- Final Order
- Sep 19, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 658
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 2500 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 16, 1997 | - | Sep 19, 1997 |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
17 inspections, 1994 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.