ASARCO, INC., AMARILLO COPPER REFINERY
8 MILES NORTHEAST OF AMARILLO ON HWY 136, AMARILLO, TX 79120
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Inspection records
Feb 11, 1991#1372150Feb 11, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#1372150$7655 viol.5 violations$765 in penalties
Inspection #1372150
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 1991
- Contested
- Aug 5, 1991
- Final Order
- Sep 8, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 30, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 480
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,530
- Penalties on Record
- $765
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 15 | 0 - 0.16 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 15 | 0 - 1.9 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 15 | 0 - 0.77 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 42P / 2A | 0.044 - 9.5 | % |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $630 | $315 | Jul 30, 1991 | Aug 5, 1991 | Sep 8, 1992 |
| 01002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $450 | $225 | Apr 10, 1992 | Aug 5, 1991 | Sep 8, 1992 |
| 01002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1992 | Aug 5, 1991 | Sep 8, 1992 |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 3 | 8 | $450 | $225 | Aug 28, 1991 | Aug 5, 1991 | Sep 8, 1992 |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 3 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1991 | Aug 5, 1991 | Sep 8, 1992 |
May 2, 1990#110409570May 2, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110409570$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110409570
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 5, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 616
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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.
Feb 27, 1990#110403177Feb 27, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110403177$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110403177
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 27, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 670
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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.
Aug 28, 1989#106805237Aug 28, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106805237$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #106805237
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 1989
- Contested
- Nov 30, 1989
- Final Order
- Oct 10, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 650
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D11 | Other | 1 | 1 | $350 | $0 | Dec 7, 1989 | Nov 30, 1989 | Oct 10, 1990 |
Aug 28, 1989#106802176Aug 28, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106802176$8804 viol.4 violations$880 in penalties
Inspection #106802176
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 1989
- Closed
- Oct 6, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 650
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $880
- Penalties on Record
- $880
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D07 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Sep 16, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $480 | $480 | Sep 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1989 | - | - |
Oct 25, 1988#106800907Oct 25, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106800907$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106800907
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 10, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 775
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 4 | 0.02 - 0.5 | mg/m³ |
Aug 3, 1988#103400016Aug 3, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103400016$2,4002 viol.2 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #103400016
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 5, 1988
- Contested
- Sep 23, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 695
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $4,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 I | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $2,400 | $1,200 | Sep 11, 1988 | Sep 23, 1988 | - |
| 01002 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 H02 I | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $2,400 | $1,200 | Sep 11, 1988 | Sep 23, 1988 | - |
Nov 17, 1987#101072759Nov 17, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101072759$1,28018 viol.18 violations$1,280 in penalties
Inspection #101072759
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1988
- Contested
- May 27, 1988
- Final Order
- Jun 26, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 770
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,280
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling21 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 13 | 0 - 0.028 | mg/m³ |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 86P / 2A | 0 - 0.012 | |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 3 | 0 - 0.6819 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3 | 0 - 0.2799 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 3 | 0 - 7.7427 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2119P / 2A | 0 - 0.046 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 3 | 0 - 0.0779 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3 | 0 - 0.0344 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Acid | 2 | 0 - 0.43 | |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1817P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Qualitative Mass-Spec AnalysisQC | 3 | 0 | |
| Selenium Compounds (as Se) | 2018P / 2A | 0 - 7.6 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 10 | 0 - 0.045 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 4 | 0 - 0.074 | |
| Tellurium and compounds (as Te) | 2018P / 2A | 0 - 0.036 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 3 | 0 - 0.0107 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.7 General Recording Criteria for Cases OSHA citation code: 19040007 B01 | Other | 3 | 770 | $300 | $0 | Jun 1, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 |
| 01002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 E01 IIA | Other | 100 | 770 | $500 | $0 | Jun 1, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 |
| 01003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $600 | $300 | Jun 22, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 |
| 01004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $600 | $480 | May 18, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 |
| 01004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | May 12, 1988 | May 27, 1988 | Jun 26, 1989 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 10, 1987#103402178Nov 10, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103402178$4,3006 viol.6 violations$4,300 in penalties
Inspection #103402178
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1988
- Closed
- May 17, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 770
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $4,300
- Penalties on Record
- $4,300
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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) | 8 | 0 - 0.078 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $500 | Apr 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Apr 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Apr 9, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 10, 1987#100640648Nov 10, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100640648$2801 viol.1 violation$280 in penalties
Inspection #100640648
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 770
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- 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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $280 | $280 | Dec 4, 1987 | - | - |
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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.
32 inspections, 1987 to 2007. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.