BASF CORPORATION
RIVER ROAD, GEISMAR, LA 70734
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Inspection records
Mar 6, 2023#346545734Mar 6, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346545734$10,9381 viol.1 violation$10,938 in penalties
Inspection #346545734
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2023
- Final Order
- Jun 21, 2023
- Closed
- Jun 29, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,625
- Penalties on Record
- $10,938
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
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 | 1926.416 Electrical - Safety Requirements (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260416 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $15,625 | $10,938 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | Jun 21, 2023 |
Oct 18, 2021#345586259Oct 18, 2021Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#345586259$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345586259
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2021
- Closed
- May 6, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,180
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jul 24, 2014#339864043Jul 24, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#339864043$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339864043
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 15, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- Industry
- 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
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 4, 2005#307600676Mar 4, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#307600676$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307600676
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 2005
- Closed
- Jul 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road (hwy 30), Geismar, LA 70734
- 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.
May 19, 2003#305958977May 19, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#305958977$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #305958977
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 2003
- Closed
- Jun 9, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- 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
- 8404 Hwy 75, Geismar, LA 70734
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 F01 | Serious | 2 | 30 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Oct 2, 2003 | - | - |
Nov 9, 1999#303078117Nov 9, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303078117$3,3205 viol.5 violations$3,320 in penalties
Inspection #303078117
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1999
- Contested
- May 30, 2000
- Final Order
- Jun 1, 2001
- Closed
- Jun 26, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,775
- Penalties on Record
- $3,320
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 1 | 300 | $2,125 | $1,060 | Jun 22, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| 01003A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 IE | Other | 2 | 300 | $2,125 | $350 | Jun 1, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I | Other | 1 | 300 | $2,125 | $1,060 | Jun 1, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L02 | Other | 6 | 300 | $1,700 | $850 | Jun 1, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 300 | $1,700 | $0 | Jun 1, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
Nov 9, 1999#123450389Nov 9, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#123450389$1,5904 viol.4 violations$1,590 in penalties
Inspection #123450389
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1999
- Contested
- May 30, 2000
- Closed
- Jun 26, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,590
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 30, 2000. Final orders are recorded through Jun 1, 2001. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G02 | Other | 3 | 15 | $2,125 | $530 | Jun 22, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J03 | Serious | 1 | 300 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B01 | Other | 2 | 65 | $2,125 | $1,060 | Jun 22, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | Jun 1, 2001 |
| 02001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 2000 | May 30, 2000 | - |
Aug 6, 1997#300396876Aug 6, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#300396876$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300396876
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 910
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Apr 16, 1997#300395142Apr 16, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#300395142$14,48211 viol.11 violations$14,482 in penalties
Inspection #300395142
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 20, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 10, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 820
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,987
- Penalties on Record
- $14,482
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 11 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 21 | 6 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Aug 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 V | Serious | 5 | 11 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Jun 20, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Serious | 5 | 11 | $1,275 | $765 | Jul 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G02 | Other | 11 | 11 | $1,275 | $0 | Jun 20, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 25, 1995#103431771Sep 25, 1995FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#103431771$32,5009 viol.9 violations$32,500 in penalties
Inspection #103431771
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 910
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $37,800
- Penalties on Record
- $32,500
- Site Address
- 8404 River Road, Geismar, LA 70734
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Employee killed after inhaling phosgene
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 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 E01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 III | Serious | 2 | 35 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Apr 26, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 VI | Other | 1 | 35 | $6,300 | $1,000 | Apr 26, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 IIIB | Serious | 1 | 35 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Mar 15, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Apr 26, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
18 inspections, 1987 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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