FORMOSA PLASTICS CORPORATION,U.S.A.
780 SCHOOL HOUSE ROAD, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706
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Mar 13, 2012#311813927Mar 13, 2012Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#311813927$3,0802 viol.2 violations$3,080 in penalties
Inspection #311813927
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 2012
- Contested
- Oct 1, 2012
- Final Order
- Sep 21, 2013
- Closed
- Sep 24, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 107
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,080
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,400 | $3,080 | Sep 18, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B07 IV | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
Mar 13, 2012#311813919Mar 13, 2012Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#311813919$97,06016 viol.16 violations$97,060 in penalties
Inspection #311813919
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 2012
- Contested
- Oct 4, 2012
- Final Order
- Sep 21, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 10, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 107
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $138,800
- Penalties on Record
- $97,060
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 12 | 2.747 - 21.227 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 12 | 2.747 - 21.227 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 12 | 0.544 - 7.302 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 16 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 D02 IC | Serious | 1 | 27 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Oct 30, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| 01002A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IB | Serious | 1 | 27 | $5,500 | $3,850 | Oct 9, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| 01002B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L04 | Serious | 1 | 27 | $5,500 | $0 | Sep 18, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IH | Serious | 1 | 30 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Sep 18, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 II | Serious | 12 | 27 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 11, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
| 01005A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 ID | Serious | 2 | 28 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Oct 30, 2012 | Oct 4, 2012 | Sep 21, 2013 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 1, 2009#311807374Oct 1, 2009Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#311807374$18,8508 viol.8 violations$18,850 in penalties
Inspection #311807374
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 107
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $29,000
- Penalties on Record
- $18,850
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Serious | 6 | 2 | $5,000 | $3,250 | Apr 11, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,625 | Apr 2, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Serious | 1 | 98 | $5,000 | $3,250 | May 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,250 | Apr 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 B04 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $975 | Apr 2, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Oct 1, 2009#311807358Oct 1, 2009Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#311807358$67,92524 viol.24 violations$67,925 in penalties
Inspection #311807358
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 10, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 24
- Violation Types
- 24 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $104,500
- Penalties on Record
- $67,925
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 24 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 20 | $5,000 | $3,250 | Dec 31, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,500 | $1,625 | May 2, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,625 | Apr 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 ID | Serious | 1 | 98 | $7,000 | $4,550 | Oct 31, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IE | Serious | 2 | 98 | $7,000 | $4,550 | Jul 15, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 24 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 5, 2004#305946345May 5, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#305946345$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305946345
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 99
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin 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.
Sep 19, 1997#109649103Sep 19, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109649103$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109649103
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 24, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- 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.
Mar 25, 1993#109645903Mar 25, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#109645903$9002 viol.2 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #109645903
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 1993
- Contested
- Jun 30, 1993
- Final Order
- Aug 19, 1993
- Closed
- Oct 13, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 137
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,025
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Other | 12 | 1 | $1,125 | $0 | Apr 7, 1993 | Jun 30, 1993 | Aug 19, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Apr 7, 1993 | Jun 30, 1993 | Aug 19, 1993 |
Jul 17, 1987#836130Jul 17, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#836130$2408 viol.8 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #836130
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1987
- Closed
- May 31, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 145
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 780 School House Road, Delaware City, DE 19706
- 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 (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $240 | $240 | Dec 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G07 I | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M01 | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 ID | Other | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
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8 inspections, 1987 to 2012. 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
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: plastics material and resin manufacturing reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.0%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source