KOPPERS INDUSTRIES INC.
4020 KOPPERS ROAD, SALEM, VA 24153
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Inspection records
Mar 22, 2001#304132079Mar 22, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304132079$1,5754 viol.4 violations$1,575 in penalties
Inspection #304132079
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 2001
- Closed
- Apr 11, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,575
- Site Address
- 4020 Koppers Road, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (4 of 4 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 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $1,500 | $900 | Apr 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $675 | Apr 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q06 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2001 | - | - |
Oct 13, 1999#303097042Oct 13, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303097042$1,8762 viol.2 violations$1,876 in penalties
Inspection #303097042
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 29, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,876
- Site Address
- 4020 Koppers Road, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $938 | Jan 2, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $938 | Dec 6, 1999 | - | - |
Jun 14, 1995#125426742Jun 14, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#125426742$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125426742
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 9, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 52
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4020 Koppers Road, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 3 | 3 | $500 | $0 | Aug 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1995 | - | - |
Apr 24, 1990#105761985Apr 24, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#105761985$1,80010 viol.10 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #105761985
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 4020 Koppers Road, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jun 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jun 5, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $300 | May 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1990 | - | - |
Apr 25, 1989#105715403Apr 25, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#105715403$9609 viol.9 violations$960 in penalties
Inspection #105715403
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 12, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $960
- Penalties on Record
- $960
- Site Address
- 4020 Koppers Road, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | CNSP014604 OSHA citation code: CNSP014604 A | Serious | 1 | 14 | $560 | $560 | Jun 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | CNSP014604 OSHA citation code: CNSP014604 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001C | CNSP014604 OSHA citation code: CNSP014604 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | CNSP014606 OSHA citation code: CNSP014606 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $400 | Jun 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003A | CNSP014607 OSHA citation code: CNSP014607 A | Other | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003B | CNSP014607 OSHA citation code: CNSP014607 B | Other | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1989 | - | - |
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About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
5 inspections, 1989 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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.