GENERAL CHEMICAL CORP.
525 CASTRO STREET, RICHMOND, CA 94801
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Inspection records
May 1, 2001#125753368May 1, 2001Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#125753368$19,1804 viol.4 violations$19,180 in penalties
Inspection #125753368
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 2001
- Contested
- Oct 22, 2001
- Final Order
- May 24, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 11, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,750
- Penalties on Record
- $19,180
- Site Address
- 525 Castro Street, Richmond, CA 94801
- 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.
Release of sulfur dioxide and trioxide at a facility
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5192 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 5192 Q06 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Jun 24, 2002 | Oct 22, 2001 | May 24, 2002 |
| 02001 | 3328 Machinery and Equipment OSHA citation code: 3328 G | Serious | 2 | 35 | $10,125 | $10,125 | Jun 24, 2002 | Oct 22, 2001 | May 24, 2002 |
| 05001 | 5192 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 5192 Q03 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $6,075 | $505 | Jun 24, 2002 | Oct 22, 2001 | May 24, 2002 |
| 06001 | 5192 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 5192 Q03 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $8,100 | $8,100 | Jun 24, 2002 | Oct 22, 2001 | May 24, 2002 |
Mar 24, 1998#125660233Mar 24, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#125660233$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125660233
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 525 Castro Street, Richmond, CA 94801
- 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 shoots and kills two, then kills self
Jul 26, 1993#111887188Jul 26, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#111887188$49,00014 viol.14 violations$49,000 in penalties
Inspection #111887188
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1993
- Contested
- Nov 8, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,875
- Penalties on Record
- $49,000
- Site Address
- 525 Castro Street, Richmond, CA 94801
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 8, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Jun 23, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 B | Serious | 1 | 35 | $3,125 | $7,000 | Nov 17, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | Jun 23, 1994 |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A04 C | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | - |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 C | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | - |
| 01004 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 F | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | - |
| 01005 | 3310 Discharge Location OSHA citation code: 3310 D | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | - |
| 01007 | 3328 Machinery and Equipment OSHA citation code: 3328 G | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | - |
| 01008 | 5192 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 5192 Q03 C | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 8, 1993 | - |
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.
Nov 6, 1992#111888301Nov 6, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111888301$5,77514 viol.14 violations$5,775 in penalties
Inspection #111888301
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 1993
- Contested
- Jun 4, 1993
- Final Order
- Jun 8, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 9, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,775
- Penalties on Record
- $5,775
- Site Address
- 525 Castro Street, Richmond, CA 94801
- 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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3272 Aisles, Walkways, and Crawlways OSHA citation code: 3272 C | Other | 2 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| 01002 | 3328 Machinery and Equipment OSHA citation code: 3328 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $225 | $225 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| 01003 | 2947 Warning Signs Required | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| 01004 | 5031 Inspection OSHA citation code: 5031 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| 01005 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| 01006 | 2340.24 Discontinued Circuits | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
| 01007 | 2340.26 Mechanical Protection | Other | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 4, 1993 | Jun 8, 1994 |
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.
Nov 6, 1992#111884748Nov 6, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#111884748$50,12530 viol.30 violations$50,125 in penalties
Inspection #111884748
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 1993
- Contested
- Jun 18, 1993
- Final Order
- Jun 14, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 29, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 30
- Violation Types
- 19 serious, 1 willful, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $88,125
- Penalties on Record
- $50,125
- Site Address
- 525 Castro Street, Richmond, CA 94801
- 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 30 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5208 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 5208 R01 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
| 01002 | 3300 Live Steam and Air Hoses OSHA citation code: 3300 B | Other | 1 | 30 | $150 | $150 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
| 01003 | 3221 Fire Prevention Plan OSHA citation code: 3221 B02 | Other | 1 | 23 | $600 | $600 | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
| 01006 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 B | Other | 1 | 10 | $225 | $225 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
| 01008 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 D02 | Other | 1 | 30 | $300 | $300 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
| 01009 | 5154.1 Ventilation Requirements for Laboratory-Type Hood Operations OSHA citation code: 51540001 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jun 1, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
| 01010 | 5154.1 Ventilation Requirements for Laboratory-Type Hood Operations OSHA citation code: 51540001 E03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Apr 28, 1993 | Jun 18, 1993 | Jun 13, 1994 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 30 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 11, 1988#106977754Aug 11, 1988Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#106977754$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106977754
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 17, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 34
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 525 Castro Street, Richmond, CA 94802
- 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.
Oct 6, 1987#2334357Oct 6, 1987Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#2334357$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2334357
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 1987
- Closed
- Oct 6, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 525 Castro St., Richmond, CA 94801
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read 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, 1987 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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