SHELDON ROAD, Channelview, TX 77530
ARCO CHEMICAL CO has had 10 OSHA inspections since Aug 20, 1976, resulting in 364 violations and $3,481,300 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 347 | $3,470,000 |
| 1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response | 7 | $4,100 |
| 1910.165Employee Alarm Systems | 3 | $2,500 |
| 1910.1200Hazard Communication | 2 | $1,500 |
| 1910.1028Benzene | 1 | $800 |
| 1910.164Fire detection systems | 1 | $900 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 1 | $900 |
| 1910.156Fire Brigades | 1 | $600 |
| 1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure | 1 | $0 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #301305868 | Oct 9, 1996 | Monitoring | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #123559569 | Jun 9, 1994 | Monitoring | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #109452011 | Oct 13, 1992 | Monitoring | Complete | 0 | $0 |
| #110318540 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Over thirteen killed in explosion and fire at chemical plant
Employee killed when struck by exploding fire extinguisher
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 8 air monitoring samples across 2 inspections, testing for 5 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
Texas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement in Texas. The state does not have a state plan covering private-sector workers. Texas has one of the largest workforces in the country, making it a significant area of OSHA enforcement activity, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
| Jul 6, 1990 |
| Accident |
| Partial |
| 363 |
| $3,481,300 |
| #106848963 | Sep 14, 1988 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #103570354 | Oct 15, 1986 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #16750200 | Jan 25, 1983 | Planned | Complete | 0 | $0 |
| #16819773 | May 9, 1977 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #16793556 | Sep 9, 1976 | Complaint | Partial | 1 | $0 |
| #16748527 | Aug 20, 1976 | Accident | Partial | 0 | $0 |
