ETHYL CORP
1000 N SOUTH STREET, Pasadena, TX 77503
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Inspection records
Jan 25, 2010#312921059Jan 25, 2010FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#312921059$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312921059
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 2010
- Closed
- May 21, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 106
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 N. South Blvd., Pasadena, TX 77503
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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 drowns in diked area
Sep 20, 1994#123568099Sep 20, 1994Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#123568099$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123568099
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1994
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Oct 29, 1993#107493918Oct 29, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107493918$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107493918
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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.
Aug 10, 1993#107491318Aug 10, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107491318$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107491318
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 10, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene-2,4-Diamine | 15 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene-2,6-Diamine | 15 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Jan 29, 1993#107489577Jan 29, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107489577$10,0002 viol.2 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #107489577
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1993
- Contested
- Jun 3, 1993
- Final Order
- Apr 26, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 1000 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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 (2 of 2 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 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jun 14, 1993 | Jun 3, 1993 | Apr 26, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jun 14, 1993 | Jun 3, 1993 | Apr 26, 1999 |
Nov 13, 1992#123644080Nov 13, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123644080$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #123644080
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 1993
- Contested
- Mar 11, 1993
- Final Order
- Apr 26, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- 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
- 1000 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 23, 1993 | Mar 11, 1993 | Apr 26, 1999 |
Apr 1, 1992#107562308Apr 1, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#107562308$2,7503 viol.3 violations$2,750 in penalties
Inspection #107562308
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1992
- Contested
- Oct 26, 1992
- Final Order
- Apr 25, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,007
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,750
- Site Address
- 1000 North South Street, Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $750 | $750 | Oct 2, 1992 | Oct 26, 1992 | Apr 25, 1994 |
| 01011 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 C04 | Other | 1 | 6 | $2,125 | $1,000 | Oct 10, 1992 | Oct 26, 1992 | Apr 25, 1994 |
| 01012 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 C05 | Other | 1 | 10 | $4,250 | $1,000 | Oct 4, 1992 | Oct 26, 1992 | Apr 25, 1994 |
Nov 16, 1989#107364440Nov 16, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107364440$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107364440
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 9, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 920
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 N. South St., Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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.
Oct 20, 1988#106854334Oct 20, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106854334$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106854334
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 1988
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 N. South St., Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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.
Nov 18, 1987#2395671Nov 18, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2395671$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2395671
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 18, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 1987
- Closed
- May 13, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 830
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 N. South St., Pasadena, TX 77501
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
29 inspections, 1973 to 2010. 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.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: petrochemical manufacturing reported 0.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 41.9%; NAICS 32511 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source