KAISER ALUMINUM & CHEMICAL COR
FABRICATION PLANT - ROUTE 2, SOUTH, RAVENSWOOD, WV 26144
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Inspection records
Sep 25, 1989#17570839Sep 25, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#17570839$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17570839
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 26, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Fabrication Plant - Route 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26144
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Oct 12, 1988#102968781Oct 12, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102968781$5405 viol.5 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #102968781
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 1988
- Contested
- Feb 3, 1989
- Final Order
- Aug 12, 1989
- Closed
- Oct 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 645
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,620
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- Route 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Fluorides (as F) | 1 | 0.49 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 VI | Serious | 1 | 2 | $540 | $540 | Jan 20, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 X | Other | 1 | 2 | $540 | $0 | Jan 20, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 12 | $540 | $0 | Jan 26, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
| 02003 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
| 02004 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Feb 14, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
Oct 12, 1988#102968773Oct 12, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102968773$1,47510 viol.10 violations$1,475 in penalties
Inspection #102968773
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 1988
- Contested
- Mar 7, 1989
- Final Order
- Jul 23, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 24, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,615
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,475
- Site Address
- Fabrication Plant - Route 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26144
- 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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 2 | 100 | $500 | $375 | Feb 12, 1989 | Mar 7, 1989 | Jul 23, 1989 |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $400 | $300 | Mar 9, 1989 | Mar 7, 1989 | Jul 23, 1989 |
| 01003A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $500 | $0 | Feb 12, 1989 | Mar 7, 1989 | Jul 23, 1989 |
| 01003B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A05 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1989 | Mar 7, 1989 | Jul 23, 1989 |
| 01003C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1989 | Mar 7, 1989 | Jul 23, 1989 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 12, 1988#100384338Oct 12, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100384338$9003 viol.3 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #100384338
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 2, 1988
- Contested
- Feb 3, 1989
- Final Order
- Aug 12, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 10, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 645
- Related Activity
- 4 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- W.v. Rt. 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 12 | 15 | $500 | $300 | Jan 25, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K01 | Serious | 5 | 30 | $700 | $500 | Feb 6, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | 2 | 4 | $200 | $100 | Jan 20, 1989 | Feb 3, 1989 | Aug 12, 1989 |
Jun 14, 1988#102971736Jun 14, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102971736$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102971736
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 15, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Wv Rt. 2 South - Fabrication Plant, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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.
Apr 21, 1988#102973518Apr 21, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102973518$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102973518
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 27, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- West Virginia Route #2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 L02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1988 | - | - |
Mar 29, 1988#102973914Mar 29, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102973914$8754 viol.4 violations$875 in penalties
Inspection #102973914
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 5, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 10, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,100
- Penalties on Record
- $875
- Site Address
- W.v. Rt. 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Final orders are recorded through Aug 8, 1989. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $500 | $375 | May 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $300 | May 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Repeat | 8 | 2 | $200 | $200 | May 5, 1988 | - | Aug 8, 1989 |
| 03001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Other | 4 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 1988 | - | - |
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $125 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | #17565508 | Jan 11, 1989 | $125 | Feb 3, 1989 | - |
Feb 8, 1988#623611Feb 8, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#623611$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #623611
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1988
- Closed
- Feb 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Ravenswood Works, Wv Rt.#2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 28, 1988#102975588Jan 28, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102975588$1,7109 viol.9 violations$1,710 in penalties
Inspection #102975588
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,750
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,710
- Penalties on Record
- $1,710
- Site Address
- Fabrication Plant - Wv Route 2, South, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $450 | $450 | Jun 14, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $450 | $450 | May 16, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 F02 V | Serious | 1 | 10 | $360 | $360 | May 16, 1988 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $450 | May 5, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1988 | - | - |
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.
Dec 17, 1987#102974862Dec 17, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102974862$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102974862
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 20, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Fabrication Plant, Ravenswood, WV 26164
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 6 | 0 - 0.045 | f/cc |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
50 inspections, 1977 to 1989. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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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.
The timeline shows the 50 most recent of 71 inspections with a recorded opening date.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.