PHELPS DODGE REFINING CORPORATION
NORTH LOOP ROAD, El Paso, TX 79998
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Inspection records
Jun 24, 2026#349015537Jun 24, 2026OpenReferral (C) · Partial scope, HealthOpen#349015537$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #349015537
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 331410 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
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.
Dec 30, 2025#348669383Dec 30, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348669383$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348669383
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 30, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 2025
- Closed
- Apr 29, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 12
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 331410 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
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.
Jun 9, 2025#348296252Jun 9, 2025Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#348296252$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #348296252
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 2025
- Closed
- Sep 25, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 331410 Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining
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.
Aug 22, 2007#307249144Aug 22, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307249144$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307249144
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 286
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 331411
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.
Nov 6, 2006#307248088Nov 6, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307248088$22,5008 viol.8 violations$22,500 in penalties
Inspection #307248088
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 2007
- Contested
- Apr 20, 2007
- Final Order
- Jan 31, 2008
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 458
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,000
- Penalties on Record
- $22,500
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 331411
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 3530P / 5A | 0 - 0.072 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 3530P / 5A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3530P / 5A | 0 - 0.611 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3530P / 5A | 0 - 0.009 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 C | Serious | 3 | 4 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Sep 30, 2009 | Apr 20, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| 01003 | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 23 | $5,000 | $3,750 | May 18, 2007 | Apr 20, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| 01004A | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 23 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Jun 16, 2008 | Apr 20, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| 01004B | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 F01 | Serious | 1 | 23 | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2007 | Apr 20, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
| 01004C | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 23 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2009 | Apr 20, 2007 | Jan 31, 2008 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 17, 2006#307246793Apr 17, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#307246793$8,5003 viol.3 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #307246793
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 17, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2006
- Contested
- Nov 6, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 212234
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 6, 2006. Final orders are recorded through May 26, 2007. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 7 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nov 9, 2006 | Nov 6, 2006 | May 26, 2007 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | 7 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Oct 26, 2006 | Nov 6, 2006 | May 26, 2007 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nov 9, 2006 | - | - |
Jan 25, 2006#307246512Jan 25, 2006Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#307246512$2,2753 viol.3 violations$2,275 in penalties
Inspection #307246512
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 9, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $2,275
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
- 331423
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Other | 1 | 8 | $1,300 | $0 | Jun 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $2,275 | Jun 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 2006 | - | - |
Apr 16, 2002#301573325Apr 16, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#301573325$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301573325
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 2002
- Closed
- Oct 22, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 277
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- 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.
Apr 15, 1994#123416679Apr 15, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123416679$9751 viol.1 violation$975 in penalties
Inspection #123416679
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 1994
- Closed
- May 26, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 295
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $975
- Site Address
- 7001 North Loop Dr., El Paso, TX 79915
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,500 | $975 | May 13, 1994 | - | - |
Mar 9, 1994#123416620Mar 9, 1994FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#123416620$3,8034 viol.4 violations$3,803 in penalties
Inspection #123416620
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1994
- Closed
- May 23, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 295
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,850
- Penalties on Record
- $3,803
- Site Address
- 7001 North Loop Dr., El Paso, TX 79915
- 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 killed when caught between car and cement pillar
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,300 | $845 | Jun 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,250 | $2,113 | May 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,300 | $845 | May 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
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.
28 inspections, 1973 to 2026. 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
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.