Inspection #106879604

Name: OSHA Inspection #106879604: TWIN LAKE CHEMICAL INC
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
License: https://www.usa.gov/government-works

Closed

Complaint (B)|View on OSHA.gov →

This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of TWIN LAKE CHEMICAL INC at 520 Mill Street, Lockport, NY 14094 on May 20, 1992. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Oct 19, 1993.

OSHA documented 25 violations (22 serious, 3 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $6,660. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 25 air monitoring samples covering 3 substances during this inspection, including Hydrogen Chloride, Phosphoric Acid, Phosphorus Pentachloride.

This employer has 16 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 106879604
Type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Partial
Opened: May 20, 1992
Closed: Oct 19, 1993
Contested: Oct 13, 1992
Final Order: Dec 31, 1992
Total Violations: 25
Penalties on Record: $6,660
Initial Penalties: $11,100
Related Activity: 1 complaint

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

Name: TWIN LAKE CHEMICAL INC
Address: 520 Mill Street, Lockport, NY 14094
Industry: Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Other Inspections of This Employer16 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#340117118	Dec 4, 2014	Planned (H)	16 violations	$21,000
#114099765	Dec 14, 1992	Referral (C)	8 violations	$5,000
#17815440	May 14, 1986	Planned (H)	1 violation
#100183722	Feb 18, 1986	Planned (H)	No violations
#17820747	Feb 18, 1986	Planned (H)	No violations
#10858546	Mar 29, 1983	Accident (A)	No violations
#10855393	May 13, 1980	Follow-Up (F)	No violations
#10835650	May 2, 1980	Follow-Up (F)	No violations
#10855336	Mar 27, 1980	Complaint (B)	No violations
#10835635	Mar 4, 1980	Accident (A)	No violations
#10819126	Sep 12, 1979	Follow-Up (F)	No violations
#10819068	Aug 29, 1979	Follow-Up (F)	No violations
#10819019	Aug 2, 1979	Complaint (B)	No violations
#10804540	Mar 7, 1979	Complaint (B)	No violations
#10811685	Oct 14, 1977	Complaint (B)	No violations
#10856417	Feb 18, 1977	Complaint (B)	No violations

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 Oct 19, 1993.

Citations on Record

22 serious, 3 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties

$11,100

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

Current Penalties

$6,660

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on Oct 13, 1992. Final orders are recorded through Dec 31, 1992. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled

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

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
Hydrogen Chloride	115P / 6A	0 - 580		-
Phosphoric Acid	107P / 3A	0 - 11	mg/m³	1 mg/m³
Phosphorus Pentachloride	4	0 - 570		-

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.

Citation	Standard	Type	Initial	Current	Abatement	Contest	Final Order
01002	1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01	Serious	$1,500	$900	May 1, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01003A	1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IV	Serious	$1,500	$900	Oct 2, 1992	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01003B	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 2, 1992	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01004	1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 VI	Serious	$750	$450	Oct 2, 1992	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01005	1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 III	Serious	$1,500	$900	Mar 10, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01006A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02	Serious	$600	$360	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01006B	1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A01	Serious	$0	$0	May 3, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01006C	1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E	Serious	$0	$0	May 3, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01007A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02	Serious	$600	$360	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01007B	1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02	Serious	$0	$0	May 3, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01007C	1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E	Serious	$0	$0	May 3, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01008A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B04	Serious	$750	$450	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01008B	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05	Serious	$0	$0	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01008C	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06	Serious	$0	$0	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01008D	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I	Serious	$0	$0	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01009	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11	Serious	$750	$450	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01010	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II	Serious	$1,500	$900	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01011	1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q06	Serious	$600	$360	Feb 1, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01012A	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01	Serious	$1,050	$630	Feb 1, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01012B	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 I	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 2, 1992	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01012C	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 2, 1992	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
01012D	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 2, 1992	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
02001	1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06	Other	$0	$0	Jan 15, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
02002	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II	Other	$0	$0	Jan 5, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992
02003	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 VI	Other	$0	$0	Jan 5, 1993	Oct 13, 1992	Dec 31, 1992

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.

Report an issue

Data Source and Methodology

Data synced daily

Data 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 grouping 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. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. On inspection pages, the status display follows the DOL inspection record first. If the DOL inspection feed includes a close date, we show the inspection as closed. If the inspection feed has no close date but all citation records tied to that inspection show a final order date, we label the page "Final Order Recorded" and disclose the citation dates instead of inferring a close date. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. 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.