KAISER ALUMINUM
6250 BANDINI BL, COMMERCE, CA 90040
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Inspection records
Feb 1, 2023#346477086Feb 1, 2023Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#346477086$6452 viol.2 violations$645 in penalties
Inspection #346477086
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 2023
- Final Order
- Jun 22, 2023
- Closed
- Jun 19, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $645
- Penalties on Record
- $645
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3273(B) Working Area | Other | 1 | 2 | $485 | $485 | - | Jun 22, 2023 | |
| 01002 | 3203(A)(4) Injury and Illness Prevention Program | Other | 1 | 3 | $160 | $160 | - | Jun 22, 2023 |
Aug 24, 2010#312318223Aug 24, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#312318223$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312318223
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040
- Industry
- 331316
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.
Aug 11, 2009#312314115Aug 11, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#312314115$5,8504 viol.4 violations$5,850 in penalties
Inspection #312314115
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 2009
- Contested
- Oct 23, 2009
- Final Order
- Jul 13, 2010
- Closed
- Feb 7, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 119
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,310
- Penalties on Record
- $5,850
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Blvd, Commerce, CA 90040
- Industry
- 331316
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 | 2340.24 Discontinued Circuits | Other | 2 | 2 | $185 | $150 | Oct 24, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Jul 13, 2010 |
| 02001 | 3577 Protection Devices OSHA citation code: 3577 E | Other | 1 | 2 | $3,375 | $300 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Jul 13, 2010 |
| 03001 | 4310 Band Knives and Band Saws OSHA citation code: 4310 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,375 | $2,700 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Jul 13, 2010 |
| 04001 | 4312 Belt Sanders (Class B) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,375 | $2,700 | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 23, 2009 | Jul 13, 2010 |
May 4, 2005#307164764May 4, 2005Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#307164764$18,0001 viol.1 violation$18,000 in penalties
Inspection #307164764
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 2005
- Contested
- Sep 12, 2005
- Final Order
- Sep 26, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 2, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,500
- Penalties on Record
- $18,000
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Bl, Commerce, CA 90040
- Industry
- 331316
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's foot is fractured by falling crowbar
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A | Serious | 2 | 3 | $22,500 | $18,000 | Aug 17, 2005 | Sep 12, 2005 | Sep 26, 2007 |
Nov 2, 2000#126071612Nov 2, 2000Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126071612$18,1502 viol.2 violations$18,150 in penalties
Inspection #126071612
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 2001
- Contested
- Mar 30, 2001
- Final Order
- Jan 25, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,750
- Penalties on Record
- $18,150
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Bl, Commerce, CA 90040
- 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's fingers crushed in flare test machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 4190 Control Identification OSHA citation code: 4190 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $6,750 | $150 | Feb 27, 2001 | Mar 30, 2001 | Jan 25, 2002 |
| 03001 | 4215 Hydraulic Power Presses (Punch Presses) OSHA citation code: 4215 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Feb 27, 2001 | Mar 30, 2001 | Jan 25, 2002 |
Mar 3, 2000#126077676Mar 3, 2000Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#126077676$7502 viol.2 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #126077676
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 2000
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 243
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Bl, Commerce, CA 90040
- 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 injured when crushed by punch press
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $375 | May 18, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $375 | $375 | May 18, 2000 | - | - |
Dec 19, 1996#119788032Dec 19, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119788032$5601 viol.1 violation$560 in penalties
Inspection #119788032
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1997
- Contested
- Apr 14, 1997
- Final Order
- Feb 10, 1998
- Closed
- Nov 21, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Bl, Commerce, CA 90040
- 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's finger crushed in point of operation
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4231 Circular Metal-Cutting Saws (Class B) OSHA citation code: 4231 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $560 | Jan 21, 1997 | Apr 14, 1997 | Feb 10, 1998 |
Mar 13, 1995#119871994Mar 13, 1995Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119871994$3,6002 viol.2 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #119871994
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 1995
- Contested
- May 16, 1995
- Closed
- May 17, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 2 accidents
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Bl, Commerce, CA 90040
- 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 burned by molten aluminum during explosion
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 16, 1995. Final orders are recorded through Nov 1, 1996. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $400 | $400 | May 8, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3303 Flying Particles or Substances | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,000 | $3,200 | May 23, 1995 | May 16, 1995 | Nov 1, 1996 |
Apr 15, 1994#119780104Apr 15, 1994FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#119780104$4501 viol.1 violation$450 in penalties
Inspection #119780104
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 23, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 6250 Bandini Bl, Commerce, CA 90040
- 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 injured when crushed between two forklifts
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A07 A | Other | 1 | - | $450 | $450 | Aug 20, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
9 inspections, 1994 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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