PPG INDUSTRIES INC
COLUMBIA SO RD AT T 10, Lake Charles, LA 70602
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Inspection records
Jan 31, 2007#310248620Jan 31, 2007Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#310248620$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310248620
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 2007
- Closed
- Mar 5, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1300 Columbia Southern Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Industry
- 325181
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 12, 1997#123467672Mar 12, 1997FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#123467672$13,5003 viol.3 violations$13,500 in penalties
Inspection #123467672
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 29, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,651
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,500
- Penalties on Record
- $13,500
- Site Address
- Columbia Southern Rd. At I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70602
- 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 of pneumonia after exposure to chemical vapor
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A04 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Sep 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Sep 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Sep 30, 1997 | - | - |
May 4, 1990#110337631May 4, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110337631$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110337631
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1990
- Closed
- May 4, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- 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
- P. O. Box 1000, Lake Charles, LA 70602
- 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.
Jun 21, 1988#101475168Jun 21, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101475168$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101475168
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 24, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,531
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Columbia Southern Rd. At I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70602
- 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.
Sep 30, 1986#101017283Sep 30, 1986Referral (C) · No Inspection scope, Health#101017283$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101017283
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 30, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1986
- Closed
- Oct 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Columbia Southern Rd. At I-10, Lake Charles, LA 70602
- 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.
Jul 14, 1982#16139545Jul 14, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#16139545$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16139545
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,350
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Columbia So Rd At T 10, Lake Charles, LA 70602
- 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 8, 1980#16150930Oct 8, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#16150930$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16150930
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 8, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1980
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,139
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Columbia Southern Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 28, 1979#16149361Nov 28, 1979Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16149361$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #16149361
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 1979
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Columbia Sout0037 Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- 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 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 G01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1979 | - | - |
Oct 31, 1979#16150534Oct 31, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16150534$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16150534
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,025
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Colombia Southern Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- 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.
Sep 21, 1979#16163347Sep 21, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16163347$5603 viol.3 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #16163347
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1979
- Contested
- Dec 15, 1979
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- Columbia Southern Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Serious | 20 | - | $560 | $560 | Dec 13, 1979 | Dec 15, 1979 | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 16, 1979 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
10 inspections, 1979 to 2007. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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