HWY 185 NORTH, SEADRIFT, TX 77983
UNION CARBIDE CORPORATION has had 7 OSHA inspections since Jul 19, 1989, resulting in 112 violations and $1,507,250 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 5A0001General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | 106 | $1,421,500 |
| 1910.37Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | 3 | $75,000 |
| 1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | 1 | $3,750 |
| 1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | 1 | $7,000 |
| 1910.1047Ethylene Oxide | 1 | $0 |
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #315785055 | Aug 15, 2011 | Accident | Partial | 2 | $10,750 |
| #302103916 | Feb 16, 2000 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #116399197 | Sep 28, 1995 | Complaint | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #122218803 |
Incident investigation summaries linked to this employer through OSHA accident and injury enforcement data.
Employee is killed when struck by flying object
12 employees injured during explosion
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data. See data reference for matching and methodology details.
OSHA collected 12 air monitoring samples across 1 inspection, testing for 2 substances. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
Texas operates under federal OSHA jurisdiction for private-sector employers. Federal OSHA conducts all workplace safety inspections and enforcement in Texas. The state does not have a state plan covering private-sector workers. Texas has one of the largest workforces in the country, making it a significant area of OSHA enforcement activity, particularly in the construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing sectors.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
| Feb 9, 1995 |
| Planned |
| No Inspection |
| 0 |
| $0 |
| #103584058 | Jun 29, 1994 | Monitoring | Partial | 0 | $0 |
| #110398310 | Mar 12, 1991 | Accident | Partial | 109 | $1,496,500 |
| #102270683 | Jul 19, 1989 | Planned | Partial | 1 | $0 |
