IMPERIAL WEST CHEMICAL
18700 HIGHWAY 14, MOJAVE, CA 93502
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Inspection records
Sep 3, 1992#112123294Sep 3, 1992Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#112123294$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112123294
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 3, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- 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's fingers crushed between platform and extension
Feb 26, 1992#112122700Feb 26, 1992Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#112122700$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #112122700
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- 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's foot burned by hot corrosive liquid in sump
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A02 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 B01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3213 Service Pits and Yard Surface Openings OSHA citation code: 3213 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1992 | - | - |
Apr 26, 1991#111945168Apr 26, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#111945168$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #111945168
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 1991
- Closed
- May 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 E 1 | Other | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1991 | - | - |
Feb 7, 1991#111943262Feb 7, 1991Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#111943262$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #111943262
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 18700 Hwy 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- 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.
Two employees exposed to chlorine gas
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3329 Pipe Lines OSHA citation code: 3329 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1991 | - | - |
Jan 18, 1991#111943064Jan 18, 1991Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#111943064$4,9502 viol.2 violations$4,950 in penalties
Inspection #111943064
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 3, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $4,950
- Penalties on Record
- $4,950
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- 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.
Two employees exposed to chlorine gas from process unit
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5167 Equipment and Processes Involving Hazardous Substances OSHA citation code: 5167 C | Serious | 6 | 13 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Feb 25, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 A | Repeat | 1 | 13 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Feb 25, 1991 | - | - |
Dec 12, 1990#111942751Dec 12, 1990Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#111942751$5,06010 viol.10 violations$5,060 in penalties
Inspection #111942751
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 12, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,985
- Penalties on Record
- $5,060
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- 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.
Two employees sprayed with sulfuric acid from leaking hose
Violations
Violation list (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5158 Other Confined Space Operations OSHA citation code: 5158 C | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3277 Fixed Ladders OSHA citation code: 3277 F04 | Other | 6 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3220 Emergency Action Plan OSHA citation code: 3220 E 3 | Other | 22 | 22 | $110 | $110 | Feb 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 C | Other | 3 | 13 | $900 | $0 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 03001 | 3321 Identification of Piping OSHA citation code: 3321 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $900 | $0 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 04001 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 H01 | Serious | 13 | 13 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Feb 28, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 9, 1990#111941126Jul 9, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#111941126$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #111941126
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jul 9, 1990#111941118Jul 9, 1990Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#111941118$1,6003 viol.3 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #111941118
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- 18700 Highway 14, Mojave, CA 93502
- 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 struck by rope while using rail car puller
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4999 Handling Loads OSHA citation code: 4999 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Sep 28, 1990 | - | - |
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8 inspections, 1990 to 1992. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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