GULF CHEMICAL & METALLURGICAL
302 MIDWAY ROAD, P.O.BOX 2290, FREEPORT, TX 77541
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Inspection records
Oct 26, 2010#312924871Oct 26, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#312924871$5,7001 viol.1 violation$5,700 in penalties
Inspection #312924871
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 2011
- Closed
- May 10, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,700
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- Industry
- 331423
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 Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ammonia | 4 | 0.388749 - 1.004714 | ppm |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 4 | 0.0012443 - 0.0050312 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 2.1599 - 12.7576 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 - 0.0113675 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 4 | 2.1599 - 12.7576 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 2.201 - 11.162 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $5,700 | May 10, 2011 | - | - |
Oct 27, 2009#312919780Oct 27, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#312919780$28,35013 viol.13 violations$28,350 in penalties
Inspection #312919780
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 2010
- Closed
- Oct 1, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 163
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,550
- Penalties on Record
- $28,350
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 (5 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 6 | 9 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Apr 6, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Apr 6, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 | Other | 3 | 4 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Apr 6, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Dec 31, 2010 | - | - |
| 01015B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $4,500 | Apr 6, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 22, 2004#308312511Nov 22, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#308312511$2,9257 viol.7 violations$2,925 in penalties
Inspection #308312511
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 11, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 119
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,925
- Penalties on Record
- $2,925
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- Industry
- 331311
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 (5 of 7 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 E01 | Serious | 1 | 91 | $975 | $975 | Mar 5, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Serious | 1 | 91 | $975 | $975 | Mar 5, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 O01 | Serious | 4 | 91 | $975 | $975 | Mar 5, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Other | 1 | 91 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 V | Other | 1 | 91 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 7, 2004#306482704Oct 7, 2004Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#306482704$8,4009 viol.9 violations$8,400 in penalties
Inspection #306482704
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 4, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 119
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,050
- Penalties on Record
- $8,400
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- Industry
- 331311
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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Mar 1, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Mar 1, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1027 Cadmium OSHA citation code: 19101027 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Mar 1, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D02 | Serious | 58 | 4 | $0 | $2,100 | Mar 1, 2005 | - | - |
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.
Oct 7, 2004#306482696Oct 7, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306482696$2,0254 viol.4 violations$2,025 in penalties
Inspection #306482696
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 2004
- Closed
- Dec 7, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 119
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,025
- Penalties on Record
- $2,025
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- Industry
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $675 | Nov 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $675 | $675 | Dec 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $675 | $675 | Nov 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 2004 | - | - |
Nov 14, 1996#116264524Nov 14, 1996FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#116264524$72,0004 viol.4 violations$72,000 in penalties
Inspection #116264524
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1996
- Contested
- Jun 10, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $76,500
- Penalties on Record
- $72,000
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- 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.
Electric shock - direct contact with energized parts
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jun 10, 1997. Final orders are recorded through Sep 2, 1997. 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 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $4,500 | $0 | May 14, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 | Sep 2, 1997 |
| 01002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $4,500 | $4,500 | May 14, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Apr 23, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 IVB | Willful | 1 | 20 | $63,000 | $63,000 | May 14, 1997 | Jun 10, 1997 | - |
Dec 14, 1992#100999978Dec 14, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#100999978$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100999978
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77542
- 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, 1989#101490696Jan 13, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101490696$3508 viol.8 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #101490696
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 13, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, P.o.box 2290, Freeport, TX 77541
- 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 Sampling15 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) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 9 | 0 - 0.0011 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 9 | 0 - 0.0142 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 9 | 0 - 0.1809 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 9 | 0 - 0.0048 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 9 | 0 - 3.5334 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 9 | 0 - 0.0303 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 9 | 0 - 0.9421 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 9 | 0 - 0.004 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $700 | $350 | May 25, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jul 14, 1983#16750465Jul 14, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#16750465$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16750465
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 1983
- Closed
- Aug 30, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Rd, Freeport, TX 77541
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 29, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1983 | - | - |
Jan 10, 1980#16294340Jan 10, 1980Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16294340$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16294340
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1980
- Closed
- Feb 29, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 84
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 302 Midway Road, Freeport, TX 77541
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Other | 5 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1980 | - | - |
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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).
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.
12 inspections, 1976 to 2010. 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.