BIG RIVER ZINC CORPORATION
2401 MISSISSIPPI AVE, SAUGET, IL 62201
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Inspection records
Dec 21, 2009#313013963Dec 21, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#313013963$6002 viol.2 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #313013963
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 2010
- Closed
- Apr 20, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- Industry
- 331491 Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 - 0.009 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $225 | $225 | Mar 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 4 | 3 | $375 | $375 | Mar 31, 2010 | - | - |
Oct 26, 2005#303822787Oct 26, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#303822787$3,0002 viol.2 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #303822787
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 2005
- Closed
- May 12, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- Industry
- 331411
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium | 1211P / 1A | 0 - 0.093 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $1,250 | May 16, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 G03 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | $1,750 | Apr 19, 2006 | - | - |
Oct 13, 1994#106550437Oct 13, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#106550437$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #106550437
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 21, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 385
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulfuric Acid | 10 | 0.27 - 0.62 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 2 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1995 | - | - |
Jun 3, 1994#103279600Jun 3, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103279600$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103279600
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 9, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 385
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- 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.
Feb 2, 1994#103284147Feb 2, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103284147$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103284147
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 26, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 385
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- 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.
Jan 27, 1994#103280046Jan 27, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#103280046$73,00019 viol.19 violations$73,000 in penalties
Inspection #103280046
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1994
- Contested
- Aug 12, 1994
- Final Order
- Jun 5, 1995
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 385
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 willful, 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $186,000
- Penalties on Record
- $73,000
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- 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 (7 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | 1 | 385 | $5,000 | $0 | Sep 2, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
| 01001B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Other | 1 | 385 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Other | 1 | 385 | $5,000 | $0 | Sep 2, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 385 | $5,000 | $0 | Sep 2, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
| 01004A | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 D01 I | Other | 1 | 90 | $5,000 | $0 | Aug 5, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
| 01004B | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 G02 I | Other | 4 | 90 | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
| 01004C | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 G03 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1994 | Aug 12, 1994 | Jun 5, 1995 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 26, 1993#102580867May 26, 1993FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#102580867$21,0009 viol.9 violations$21,000 in penalties
Inspection #102580867
Dates
- Opened
- May 26, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1993
- Contested
- Oct 20, 1993
- Final Order
- Dec 19, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 17, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,000
- Penalties on Record
- $21,000
- Site Address
- 2401 Mississippi Ave, Sauget, IL 62201
- 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.
Electric shock - ground fault in rectifier
Violations
Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 5, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 H04 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 12, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F06 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 5, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| 01004 | 1910.306 Specific purpose equipment and installations OSHA citation code: 19100306 H09 II | Serious | 1 | 50 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Oct 5, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| 01005A | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Nov 1, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| 01005B | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 C | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
| 01006 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 VB | Serious | 1 | 50 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Oct 5, 1993 | Oct 20, 1993 | Dec 19, 1994 |
Showing the 7 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.
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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.
7 inspections, 1993 to 2009. 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.