Inspection #110407129
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of ASARCO, INC., AMARILLO COPPER REFINERY at 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120 on Feb 26, 1992. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on May 7, 1996.
OSHA documented 25 violations (18 serious, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $13,750.
OSHA collected 5 air monitoring samples covering 2 substances during this inspection, including Phosphoric Acid, Styrene.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 110407129
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Feb 26, 1992
- Closed
- May 7, 1996
- Contested
- Aug 31, 1992
- Final Order
- May 16, 1994
- Total Violations
- 25
- Penalties on Record
- $13,750
- Initial Penalties
- $17,225
Establishment
- Address
- 8 Miles Northeast Of Amarillo On Hwy 136, Amarillo, TX 79120
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #311307920 | Dec 17, 2007 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $1,875 |
| #311307888 | Dec 17, 2007 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #307004622 | Apr 8, 2004 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #304114721 | May 30, 2001 | Referral (C) | 6 violations | $9,000 |
| #300579406 | Feb 16, 2000 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #300580172 | Jan 27, 2000 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #123387722 | Jan 10, 2000 | Planned (H) | 27 violations | $21,700 |
| #300578853 | Jan 10, 2000 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300577210 | Apr 7, 1999 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #300576402 | Aug 26, 1998 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #110326337 | Dec 6, 1995 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #121317457 | Aug 15, 1995 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #121317465 | Apr 3, 1995 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #107713927 | Nov 16, 1994 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #110413887 | Apr 5, 1994 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $500 |
| #110407566 | Feb 2, 1994 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #123413338 | Jun 15, 1993 | Planned (H) | 53 violations | $20,700 |
| #123412710 | Apr 12, 1993 | Complaint (B) | 5 violations | $2,500 |
| #107405599 | Mar 31, 1992 | Accident (A) | 2 violations | $2,500 |
| #1372150 | Feb 11, 1991 | Planned (H) | 5 violations | $765 |
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.
Inspection closed May 7, 1996.
18 serious, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphoric Acid | 32P / 1A | 0.023 - 0.074 | mg/m³ |
| Styrene | 2 | 9.5687 - 14.0856 | ppm |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | $1,300 | $1,300 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | $975 | $975 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P07 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I09 III | Serious | $975 | $975 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | $2,275 | $750 | Sep 28, 1992 | Aug 31, 1992 | May 16, 1994 |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | $2,275 | $2,275 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | $2,275 | $2,275 | Aug 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | $975 | $325 | May 16, 1995 | Aug 31, 1992 | May 16, 1994 |
| 01007B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 16, 1995 | Aug 31, 1992 | May 16, 1994 |
| 01008A | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 C | Serious | $975 | $325 | Nov 16, 1995 | Aug 31, 1992 | May 16, 1994 |
| 01008B | 1910.1018 Inorganic Arsenic OSHA citation code: 19101018 G01 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1995 | Aug 31, 1992 | May 16, 1994 |
| 01009A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 | Serious | $975 | $325 | Nov 16, 1995 | Aug 31, 1992 | May 16, 1994 |
| 01009B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1995 | - | May 16, 1994 |
| 01010 | 1926.404 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260404 B01 I | Serious | $975 | $975 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 A02 | Serious | $2,275 | $2,275 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 A03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011C | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 A15 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011D | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 D01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I01 | Other | $975 | $975 | Aug 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 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.
Data Source and Methodology
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