FMC CORPORATION
RIVER ROAD AND SAWYER AVE, Tonawanda, NY 14240
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Feb 21, 2013#338669435Feb 21, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#338669435$22,5008 viol.8 violations$22,500 in penalties
Inspection #338669435
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 21, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 2013
- Final Order
- Sep 6, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 96
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,000
- Penalties on Record
- $22,500
- Site Address
- 35 Sawyer Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I B | Serious | 11 | 5 | $5,000 | $3,750 | - | Sep 6, 2013 | |
| 01002A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I F | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $3,750 | - | Sep 6, 2013 | |
| 01002B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 2013 | - | Sep 6, 2013 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 III | Serious | 2 | 12 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Sep 21, 2013 | - | Sep 6, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Sep 21, 2013 | - | Sep 6, 2013 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,000 | $3,750 | - | Sep 6, 2013 | |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 IV | Serious | 3 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Sep 21, 2013 | - | Sep 6, 2013 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 5, 1995#114089253Dec 5, 1995Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#114089253$14,87510 viol.10 violations$14,875 in penalties
Inspection #114089253
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1996
- Contested
- Apr 9, 1996
- Final Order
- Aug 1, 1996
- Closed
- May 20, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 147
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,875
- Penalties on Record
- $14,875
- Site Address
- River Road And Sawyer Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 ID | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Mar 25, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jul 22, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 H02 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jul 22, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jul 22, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Aug 5, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| 01006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 J04 | Serious | 5 | 20 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Mar 25, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
| 01007A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 K02 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jul 22, 1996 | Apr 9, 1996 | Aug 1, 1996 |
Showing the 7 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.
Aug 18, 1995#114088834Aug 18, 1995FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#114088834$10,8003 viol.3 violations$10,800 in penalties
Inspection #114088834
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 18, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 15, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 147
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,800
- Penalties on Record
- $10,800
- Site Address
- River Road And Sawyer Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies after jumping from window to escape fire
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B02 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Feb 20, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Feb 20, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 1996 | - | - |
Nov 8, 1990#106885965Nov 8, 1990FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#106885965$1,8906 viol.6 violations$1,890 in penalties
Inspection #106885965
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 135
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,890
- Penalties on Record
- $1,890
- Site Address
- River Road And Sawyer Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies after being burned by caustic solution
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 85 | $630 | $630 | Feb 8, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 85 | $630 | $630 | Mar 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 6 | 85 | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 85 | $630 | $630 | Mar 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 3 | 85 | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 85 | $0 | $0 | Feb 8, 1991 | - | - |
Aug 4, 1986#17609082Aug 4, 1986Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#17609082$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17609082
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 4, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- River Road & Sawyer Avenue, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- 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.
Jan 13, 1984#10793594Jan 13, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#10793594$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10793594
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 13, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- River Rd & Sawyer Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14150
- 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.
Mar 31, 1976#10812055Mar 31, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#10812055$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #10812055
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 162
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- River Road And Sawyer Ave, Tonawanda, NY 14240
- 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.
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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.
7 inspections, 1976 to 2013. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: all other basic organic chemical manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source