HYDRITE CHEMICAL COMPANY
191 WEST 28TH AVENUE, Oshkosh, WI 54901
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Inspection records
Aug 15, 2019#344230743Aug 15, 2019Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#344230743$10,4205 viol.5 violations$10,420 in penalties
Inspection #344230743
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2020
- Final Order
- Feb 11, 2020
- Closed
- Mar 9, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $31,257
- Penalties on Record
- $10,420
- Site Address
- 191 W. 28th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Industry
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I B | Serious | 2 | 11 | $10,419 | $5,210 | Feb 25, 2020 | - | Feb 11, 2020 |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I F | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 2020 | - | Feb 11, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I D | Other | 1 | 10 | $10,419 | $0 | Feb 25, 2020 | - | Feb 11, 2020 |
| 01006A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $10,419 | $5,210 | Feb 25, 2020 | - | Feb 11, 2020 |
| 01006B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 II | Serious | 5 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 2020 | - | Feb 11, 2020 |
Jul 3, 2017#342440518Jul 3, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#342440518$10,1582 viol.2 violations$10,158 in penalties
Inspection #342440518
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 3, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 2017
- Final Order
- Dec 1, 2017
- Closed
- Dec 15, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,930
- Penalties on Record
- $10,158
- Site Address
- 191 W. 28th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Industry
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E06 | Serious | 1 | 75 | $8,465 | $5,079 | - | Dec 1, 2017 | |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 III B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $8,465 | $5,079 | Dec 20, 2017 | - | Dec 1, 2017 |
Sep 16, 2013#339415929Sep 16, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#339415929$2,3802 viol.2 violations$2,380 in penalties
Inspection #339415929
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2013
- Final Order
- Nov 18, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,380
- Site Address
- 191 W. 28th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Industry
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q09 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $3,400 | $2,380 | Nov 14, 2013 | - | Nov 18, 2013 |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E04 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2013 | - | Nov 18, 2013 |
Jul 29, 2013#339235194Jul 29, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339235194$2,6251 viol.1 violation$2,625 in penalties
Inspection #339235194
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 2013
- Final Order
- Aug 23, 2013
- Closed
- Mar 12, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $2,625
- Site Address
- 191 W. 28th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Industry
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,750 | $2,625 | Aug 12, 2013 | - | Aug 23, 2013 |
Jul 19, 2012#335296380Jul 19, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#335296380$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #335296380
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 2012
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 191 W. 28th Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Industry
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Mar 11, 2011#315287664Mar 11, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315287664$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #315287664
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 191 West 28th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54902
- Industry
- 424690 Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 N | Serious | 2 | 44 | $2,250 | $1,500 | Sep 12, 2011 | - | - |
Apr 25, 2002#122016017Apr 25, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#122016017$9102 viol.2 violations$910 in penalties
Inspection #122016017
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 2002
- Closed
- Jun 21, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $910
- Site Address
- 191 West 28th Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901
- 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.
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.
Nitric acid and hydrochloric acid cause town evacuation
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IV | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,300 | $910 | Jun 10, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2002 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
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, 2002 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers reported 2.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 20.8%; NAICS 4246 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source