UNION CARBIDE CORP
MCCORKLE AVE SW, South Charleston, WV 25303
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Inspection records
Sep 9, 1982#12285532Sep 9, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12285532$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #12285532
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Mccorkle Ave Sw, South Charleston, WV 23303
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 1982 | - | - |
Aug 10, 1982#12285524Aug 10, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12285524$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12285524
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1982
- Closed
- Feb 1, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Mccorkle Ave Sw, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 8 | - | $300 | $0 | Oct 15, 1982 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 9 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1982 | - | - |
Jul 19, 1982#12354072Jul 19, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#12354072$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12354072
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Maccorkle Ave, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Oct 13, 1981#12285367Oct 13, 1981Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#12285367$4802 viol.2 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #12285367
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 30, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 15, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- Mccorkle Av S W, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1017 Vinyl Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101017 I01 | Serious | 53 | - | $480 | $480 | Nov 12, 1981 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1017 Vinyl Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101017 I02 | Serious | 53 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1981 | - | - |
Oct 20, 1980#12302576Oct 20, 1980Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12302576$2,2003 viol.3 violations$2,200 in penalties
Inspection #12302576
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 1980
- Closed
- Dec 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,200
- Penalties on Record
- $2,200
- Site Address
- Mccorkle Ave Sw, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $900 | $900 | Jan 10, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $900 | $900 | Jan 10, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $400 | Jan 10, 1981 | - | - |
Jul 15, 1980#12353587Jul 15, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12353587$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12353587
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Charleston Plant, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Apr 24, 1979#12365466Apr 24, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12365466$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12365466
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 970
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Charleston Plt, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Jan 19, 1978#12301453Jan 19, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12301453$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12301453
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 19, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Mccorkle Ave, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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 19, 1976#12345849Aug 19, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12345849$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12345849
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Apr 8, 1976#12311353Apr 8, 1976Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12311353$7001 viol.1 violation$700 in penalties
Inspection #12311353
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 1976
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,296
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 437 Maccorkle Avenue, South Charleston, WV 25303
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $700 | Apr 18, 1976 | - | - |
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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.
25 inspections, 1973 to 2009. 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 miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source