UNION CARBIDE CORP
MCCORKLE AVE SW, South Charleston, WV 25303
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Inspection records
Apr 21, 2009#311680664Apr 21, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311680664$3,6751 viol.1 violation$3,675 in penalties
Inspection #311680664
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 4, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 241
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,675
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue Sw, South Charleston, WV 25303
- Industry
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $4,500 | $3,675 | Aug 5, 2009 | - | - |
Oct 8, 1998#116495003Oct 8, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116495003$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116495003
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 8, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 8, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3700 Kanawha Turnpike, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Nov 13, 1996#116516535Nov 13, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#116516535$9,0008 viol.8 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #116516535
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1997
- Closed
- May 1, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,775
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 3700 Kanawha Turnpike, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,700 | $1,700 | Feb 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Mar 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IB | Other | 15 | 3 | $2,125 | $1,350 | Feb 14, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Feb 14, 1997 | - | - |
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.
Dec 15, 1987#102974987Dec 15, 1987Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#102974987$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102974987
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1988
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,084
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jul 28, 1986#17655192Jul 28, 1986Programmed Other (K) · Partial scope, Health#17655192$7004 viol.4 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #17655192
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 28, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,060
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Programmed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed other 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $700 | Jan 6, 1987 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1045 Acrylonitrile OSHA citation code: 19101045 H03 IIIA | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1045 Acrylonitrile OSHA citation code: 19101045 O02 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1987 | - | - |
Mar 19, 1986#17563511Mar 19, 1986Programmed Other (K) · Records Only scope, Safety#17563511$165,8909 viol.9 violations$165,890 in penalties
Inspection #17563511
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 1986
- Contested
- Oct 7, 1986
- Final Order
- Sep 15, 1987
- Closed
- May 25, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,060
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $90,000
- Penalties on Record
- $165,890
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Programmed Other Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed other 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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Willful | 106 | 106 | $10,000 | $18,400 | Oct 15, 1986 | Oct 7, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 |
| 01002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Willful | 54 | 54 | $10,000 | $18,400 | Oct 15, 1986 | Oct 7, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 |
| 01003 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Willful | 53 | 53 | $10,000 | $18,400 | Oct 15, 1986 | Oct 7, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 |
| 01004 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Willful | 45 | 45 | $10,000 | $18,400 | Oct 15, 1986 | Oct 7, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 |
| 01005 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Willful | 20 | 20 | $10,000 | $18,400 | Oct 15, 1986 | Oct 7, 1986 | Sep 15, 1987 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 27, 1985#623264Aug 27, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#623264$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #623264
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 1985
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,180
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Aug 14, 1985#616516Aug 14, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#616516$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #616516
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1985
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,180
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Mar 15, 1985#824730Mar 15, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#824730$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #824730
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 1985
- Closed
- Jul 23, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,180
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Mar 11, 1985#2005577Mar 11, 1985Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#2005577$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2005577
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 12, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,180
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
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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.
25 inspections, 1973 to 2009. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source