HELENA CHEMICAL CO.
HIGHWAY 49, WEST HELENA, AR 72390
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Inspection records
Apr 7, 1998#123440687Apr 7, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#123440687$2002 viol.2 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #123440687
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 108
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Helena, AR 72390
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Repeat | 2 | 20 | $200 | $200 | Jun 8, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1998 | - | - |
Apr 7, 1998#123373680Apr 7, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#123373680$1,1252 viol.2 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #123373680
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 5, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 108
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Helena, AR 72390
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,250 | $1,125 | Jun 10, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 3 | 7 | $4,500 | $0 | Jun 10, 1998 | - | - |
Aug 4, 1995#110361961Aug 4, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110361961$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110361961
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 15, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 146
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Helena, AR 72390
- 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 24, 1994#107700114Aug 24, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107700114$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107700114
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 108
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 101 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., West Helena, AR 72390
- 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.
Feb 7, 1989#106577695Feb 7, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#106577695$84012 viol.12 violations$840 in penalties
Inspection #106577695
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 24, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 172
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $840
- Site Address
- Highway 49 Bypass, West Helena, AR 72390
- 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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hydramethylnon | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0.014 - 0.142 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 - 6.6 |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 E02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Apr 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M12 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $420 | $420 | Apr 12, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $210 | $210 | Apr 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 96 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 96 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 96 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 5, 1985#100291137Nov 5, 1985Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#100291137$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100291137
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 1985
- Closed
- Mar 12, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 49 Bypass, West Helena, AR 72390
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 3 | 0 - 0.072 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1986 | - | - |
May 23, 1985#2445427May 23, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#2445427$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2445427
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 1985
- Closed
- May 28, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 233
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 49, West Helena, AR 72390
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
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.
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.
7 inspections, 1985 to 1998. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.