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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of RAVENSWOOD ALUMINUM CORPORATION at Route 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164 on Jun 24, 1991. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on May 7, 1996.

OSHA documented 217 violations (170 serious, 1 willful, 8 repeat, 38 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $250,000. This inspection is linked to 6 complaints, 3 referrals in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 175 air monitoring samples covering 6 substances during this inspection, including Benzo [a] Pyrene, Chrysene, Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction), Fluorides (as F), Hydrogen Fluoride (as F), Sulfur Dioxide.

This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number
100590306
Type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial
Opened
Jun 24, 1991
Closed
May 7, 1996
Contested
Jan 14, 1992
Final Order
Feb 18, 1995
Total Violations
217
Penalties on Record
$250,000
Initial Penalties
$468,000
Related Activity
6 complaints, 3 referrals
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.

Establishment

Address
Route 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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.

Status on Record
Closed

Inspection closed May 7, 1996.

Citations on Record
217

170 serious, 1 willful, 8 repeat, 38 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties
$468,000

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties
$250,000

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on Jan 14, 1992. Final orders are recorded through Feb 18, 1995. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Benzo [a] Pyrene120 - 0.0063mg/m³
Chrysene120 - 0.0248mg/m³
Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction)120.0795 - 0.3849mg/m³
Fluorides (as F)640.13 - 11mg/m³
Hydrogen Fluoride (as F)640 - 4.7ppm
Sulfur Dioxide110 - 2.1ppm

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).

Violations

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.

CitationStandardTypeInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$2,500$1,793Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010025A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$2,000$1,635Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01004A5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$5,000$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01004B5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01004C5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01004D5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01004E5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01004F5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005A5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$5,000$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005B5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005C5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$353Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005D5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$353Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005E5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$353Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005F5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$353Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005G5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$0Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005H5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$353Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01005I5A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious$0$1,353Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010061910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Serious$1,500$525Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010071910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02
Serious$2,500$1,587Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010081910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 C
Serious$2,500$1,724Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010091910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02
Serious$2,000$1,600Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010101910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Serious$1,500$952Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010111910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09
Serious$2,500$1,861Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010121910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02
Serious$2,500$175Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010131910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious$5,000$3,587Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010141910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II
Serious$2,500$2,000Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010151910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III
Serious$1,500$1,200Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010161910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01
Serious$2,500$1,126Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010181910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 C
Serious$1,500$525Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010191910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 D
Serious$2,500$350Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010201910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 E
Serious$1,500$463Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010231910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 H
Serious$2,500$1,000Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010241910.25
Stairways
OSHA citation code: 19100025 B01 I
Serious$1,500$0Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010261910.25
Stairways
OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII
Serious$1,500$525Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010271910.26
Dockboards
OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII
Serious$1,500$263Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010281910.26
Dockboards
OSHA citation code: 19100026 C03 VII
Serious$1,500$1,200Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010291910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II
Serious$2,000$700Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010301910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 III
Serious$2,500$793Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010311910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04
Serious$2,500$450Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010321910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 C06
Serious$2,500$952Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010331910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 C07
Serious$1,500$1,200Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010341910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 I
Serious$2,500$1,587Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010351910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 III
Serious$2,000$900Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010361910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 IV
Serious$2,000$700Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010371910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 V
Serious$2,500$875Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010391910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D02 II
Serious$2,000$1,435Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010401910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03
Serious$2,500$1,846Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010411910.27
Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100027 F
Serious$2,500$1,590Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010421910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 E04 I
Serious$2,500$875Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010451910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 I
Serious$2,500$563Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010461910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02
Serious$2,500$1,258Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010471910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 G01
Serious$2,000$635Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010481910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02
Serious$2,000$1,269Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010491910.38
Emergency Action Plans
OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III
Serious$2,500$2,000Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010501910.67
Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms
OSHA citation code: 19100067 B01
Serious$3,500$2,222Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01052C1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I
Serious$0$240Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010531910.120
Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response
OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01
Serious$2,500$1,397Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010541910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious$5,000$2,236Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010551910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious$2,500$875Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01056A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05
Serious$2,500$529Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01056B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06
Serious$0$529Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01056C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07
Serious$0$666Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010581910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02
Serious$5,000$4,002Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010591910.145
Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags
OSHA citation code: 19100145 F03
Serious$2,500$1,587Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010601910.145
Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags
OSHA citation code: 19100145 F08
Serious$2,500$1,586Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010621910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Serious$2,500$529Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010641910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious$1,500$476Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010651910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04
Serious$1,500$1,076Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010661910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 D01
Serious$1,500$952Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010671910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03
Serious$2,000$450Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010681910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04
Serious$2,500$1,125Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010691910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Serious$2,500$529Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010701910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04
Serious$2,000$1,270Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010711910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 C02 IIA
Serious$2,000$1,270Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010721910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 M03
Serious$2,000$900Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010731910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04
Serious$2,000$635Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010761910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02
Serious$1,500$1,200Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010781910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02
Serious$2,000$1,270Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010801910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 VII
Serious$2,500$1,587Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010831910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 L02 I
Serious$2,500$1,587Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010841910.178
Powered Industrial Trucks
OSHA citation code: 19100178 L
Serious$5,000$2,174Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010861910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I
Serious$5,000$1,058Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010871910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 II
Serious$3,500$154Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010881910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III
Serious$5,000$1,464Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010891910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 XI
Serious$3,500$2,222Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010901910.180
Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100180 H03 V
Serious$5,000$4,000Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01092A1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 D
Serious$2,000$175Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01092B1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 D
Serious$0$400Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
01092C1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 D
Serious$0$800Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1995
010931910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01
Serious$2,000$745Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010941910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II
Serious$1,500$1,200Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010961910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 III
Serious$2,000$700Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010981910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious$5,000$725Jan 24, 1992Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
010991910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious$2,000$1,270Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1995
011001910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03
Serious$1,500$1,200Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
011011910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02
Serious$1,500$1,200Dec 23, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
011021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I
Serious$2,000$1,270Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
011031910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious$1,500$952Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
011041910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02
Serious$2,000$1,270Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993
011051910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 A
Serious$1,500$524Dec 31, 1991Jan 14, 1992Feb 18, 1993

Showing the 100 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 217 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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.

Data Source and Methodology

Data synced daily

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