AMOCO CHEMICAL CORP
ROAD 519, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590 · NAICS 325222
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Inspection records
Sep 16, 1992#107566838Sep 16, 1992Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#107566838$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #107566838
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 12, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 840
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- Road 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Six employees sprayed by hot reboiler liquid
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 F01 IIIB | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 23, 1993 | - | - |
Feb 19, 1992#100753185Feb 19, 1992FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#100753185$22,5006 viol.6 violations$22,500 in penalties
Inspection #100753185
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,500
- Penalties on Record
- $22,500
- Site Address
- Road 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employees killed in brine tank explosion
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $4,500 | Jul 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIIA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $4,500 | Jul 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VIC | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $4,500 | Jul 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 XIIID | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $4,500 | Jul 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Aug 14, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 10, 1992#107612988Feb 10, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107612988$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107612988
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 2, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 560
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Road 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
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.
Oct 29, 1991#107613192Oct 29, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107613192$1,8751 viol.1 violation$1,875 in penalties
Inspection #107613192
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1991
- Contested
- Dec 23, 1991
- Final Order
- Jun 1, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 560
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,875
- Site Address
- Road 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
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 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B06 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Dec 2, 1991 | Dec 23, 1991 | Jun 1, 1992 |
Feb 13, 1987#103572988Feb 13, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103572988$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103572988
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1987
- Closed
- Mar 20, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2800 Farm Road, 519 East, Texas City, TX 77592
- Industry
- 325222
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 12 | 0 - 12 | |
| Quantitative GC AnalysisQC | 12 | 0 | |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 1 | 1.5 | ppm |
Sep 19, 1986#103567897Sep 19, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103567897$2104 viol.4 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #103567897
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 1986
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 487
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 2800 Fm Rd. 519 East, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 V | Serious | 4 | 9 | $490 | $210 | Oct 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1986 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1986 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1986 | - | - |
May 5, 1986#101078319May 5, 1986Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#101078319$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101078319
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 7, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 487
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2800 Fm Rd. 519 East, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 IC | Other | 2 | 400 | $0 | $0 | Jul 7, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 II | Other | 1 | 400 | $0 | $0 | Jul 7, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001E | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 VI | Other | 1 | 400 | $0 | $0 | Jul 7, 1986 | - | - |
Nov 2, 1982#16736118Nov 2, 1982Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16736118$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16736118
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Oct 7, 1982#16816779Oct 7, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#16816779$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16816779
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 28, 1982
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Mar 16, 1981#16293623Mar 16, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16293623$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16293623
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 1981
- Closed
- Nov 13, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 519, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325222
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.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
14 inspections, 1977 to 1992. 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
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,274 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.