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PHELPS DODGE SMELTER, PLAYAS, NM 88009 · NAICS 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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May 9, 2006#310050752May 9, 2006Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#310050752$7,00023 viol.23 violations$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #310050752
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 2006
- Contested
- Dec 1, 2006
- Final Order
- Jan 31, 2007
- Closed
- Mar 12, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 23 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,100
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- Phelps Dodge Smelter, Playas, NM 88009
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 5 | 0.0009347 - 0.0163251 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0.0103301 - 0.2522532 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0.2135416 - 1.5792646 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0.0082031 - 0.0415236 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 5 | 0 - 0.0270575 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 - 0.1053054 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (23 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01001B | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $275 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01003B | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01003C | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 L06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01006B | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 M01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01007A | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01007B | 1926.55 Gases, Vapors, Fumes, Dusts, and Mists OSHA citation code: 19260055 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01008 | 1926.62 Lead in Construction OSHA citation code: 19260062 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $275 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01009 | 1926.62 Lead in Construction OSHA citation code: 19260062 J01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $275 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01010A | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 C | Serious | 2 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01010B | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01011 | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01012 | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01013A | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01013B | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01014 | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 J01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01015 | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 L01 IA | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
| 01016 | 1926.1127 Cadmium (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19261127 M04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $475 | Dec 14, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 | Jan 31, 2007 |
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Specialty Trade Contractors, 558,619 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: site preparation contractors reported 1.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 8.6%; NAICS 23891 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source