CHEMCO INC
4191 GRANDVIEW RD, FERNDALE, WA 98248
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Inspection records
Aug 5, 2013#316836998Aug 5, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#316836998$1003 viol.3 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #316836998
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 2013
- Closed
- Oct 29, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Industry
- 321114 Wood Preservation
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8002601001 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Oct 6, 2013 | - | - |
| 02001 | 8001302501 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2013 | - | - |
| 02002 | 8001.6050 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 2013 | - | - |
Feb 22, 2011#314764010Feb 22, 2011Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#314764010$12,00014 viol.14 violations$12,000 in penalties
Inspection #314764010
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 2011
- Contested
- Jul 20, 2011
- Final Order
- Sep 13, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,600
- Penalties on Record
- $12,000
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Industry
- 321114 Wood Preservation
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 (7 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0670001706 | Serious | 7 | 10 | $1,800 | $800 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
| 01002 | 0670001705 | Serious | 8 | 10 | $2,700 | $1,600 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
| 01003 | 0670005701 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $3,300 | $2,200 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
| 01004 | 067000370602 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $600 | $500 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
| 01005 | 067000210101 OSHA citation code: 067000210101 02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,800 | $800 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
| 01006 | 0670002104 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $500 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
| 01007 | 0670002503 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $500 | Oct 14, 2011 | Jul 20, 2011 | Sep 13, 2012 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 22, 2011#314763905Feb 22, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#314763905$3008 viol.8 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #314763905
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 2011
- Closed
- Jul 21, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 7
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Industry
- 321114 Wood Preservation
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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 8001.5030 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 8001.4005 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 02002 | 8001.5005 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 02003 | 8001.5035 | Other | 5 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 02004 | 8001.6010 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 02005 | 842150050102 | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
| 02006 | 842160050402 | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 2011 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 20, 2001#304598360Dec 20, 2001Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#304598360$4,80017 viol.17 violations$4,800 in penalties
Inspection #304598360
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 12, 2002
- Contested
- Apr 29, 2002
- Final Order
- Jun 26, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,800
- Penalties on Record
- $4,800
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- 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 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0670001303 OSHA citation code: 0670001303 A | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $400 | May 14, 2002 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| 01002 | 0670001703 OSHA citation code: 0670001703 D | Serious | 6 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| 01003 | 0670001703 OSHA citation code: 0670001703 E | Serious | 12 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| 01004 | 0670001703 OSHA citation code: 0670001703 F | Serious | 8 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| 01005 | 0670001705 | Serious | 4 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| 01006 | 0670002101 OSHA citation code: 0670002101 A | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
| 01007 | 0670002101 OSHA citation code: 0670002101 B | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Apr 11, 2003 | Apr 29, 2002 | Jun 26, 2002 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 26, 2001#304832611Nov 26, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304832611$8008 viol.8 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #304832611
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 26, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 38
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $800
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 0241500101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Jan 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 0242050101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Jan 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 0244750506 OSHA citation code: 0244750506 B | Serious | 2 | 21 | $400 | $400 | Dec 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 8002.5015 | Other | 2 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 8002.2022 | Other | 3 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003 | 8002.5005 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004 | 8002.7020 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 26, 2001#115204679Nov 26, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115204679$4,80022 viol.22 violations$4,800 in penalties
Inspection #115204679
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 26, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 2002
- Contested
- Apr 12, 2002
- Final Order
- Jul 26, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 28, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $4,800
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 0620754009 OSHA citation code: 0620754009 C | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $600 | Apr 27, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
| 01001B | 0620754009 OSHA citation code: 0620754009 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
| 01007A | 0620754004 OSHA citation code: 0620754004 B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $600 | $600 | Oct 31, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
| 01007B | 0620754015 OSHA citation code: 0620754015 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
| 01008 | 0620754014 OSHA citation code: 0620754014 B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $600 | Dec 2, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
| 01009 | 0620754008 OSHA citation code: 0620754008 B 01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $600 | Dec 2, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
| 01012 | 0620754011 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $600 | $600 | Dec 2, 2002 | Apr 12, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 7, 1992#111218095Aug 7, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#111218095$3,13527 viol.27 violations$3,135 in penalties
Inspection #111218095
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 12, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 1, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 20 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,135
- Penalties on Record
- $3,135
- Site Address
- 4191 Grandview Rd, Ferndale, WA 98248
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (7 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 0620754003 OSHA citation code: 0620754003 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $675 | Nov 12, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 0620754007 OSHA citation code: 0620754007 A 01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001C | 0620754007 OSHA citation code: 0620754007 C 02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001D | 0620711502 OSHA citation code: 0620711502 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001E | 0620754007 OSHA citation code: 0620754007 C 01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 0620754006 OSHA citation code: 0620754006 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Nov 1, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003A | 0620754004 OSHA citation code: 0620754004 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Mar 20, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 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.
7 inspections, 1992 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: wood preservation reported 3.6 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 23.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source