OWENS-CORNING FIBERGLASS CORP.
300 SUNSHINE ROAD, Kansas City, KS 66115
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Inspection records
May 12, 2010#314026295May 12, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314026295$17,0005 viol.5 violations$17,000 in penalties
Inspection #314026295
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 26, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 383
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,000
- Penalties on Record
- $17,000
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Rd., Kansas City, KS 66115
- Industry
- 327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
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.
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.
Two employees are injured in asphalt tank explosion
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 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 B01 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Aug 18, 2010 | - | - |
Mar 2, 2010#314024399Mar 2, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#314024399$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #314024399
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 2010
- Contested
- Sep 1, 2010
- Final Order
- Dec 23, 2010
- Closed
- Jan 21, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 385
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,700
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Rd., Kansas City, KS 66115
- Industry
- 327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 2 | 0 | f/cc |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 4 | 0 - 0.010366 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 4 | 0 - 0.00539 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 D01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,700 | $500 | Oct 26, 2010 | Sep 1, 2010 | Dec 23, 2010 |
Dec 19, 2007#311784524Dec 19, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311784524$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311784524
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 19, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 430
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Rd., Kansas City, KS 66115
- Industry
- 327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing
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.
Feb 12, 2004#307307538Feb 12, 2004Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#307307538$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307307538
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Feb 12, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Rd., Kansas City, KS 66115
- Industry
- 327993 Mineral Wool 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.
Jan 30, 1992#2237865Jan 30, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2237865$3,1005 viol.5 violations$3,100 in penalties
Inspection #2237865
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 1992
- Closed
- May 18, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,100
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Rd., Kansas City, KS 66115
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $400 | Apr 16, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J01 IV | Other | 1 | 5 | $2,000 | $1,400 | May 1, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $3,000 | $1,300 | Apr 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 C01 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1992 | - | - |
Mar 6, 1989#106028616Mar 6, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106028616$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106028616
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 3, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 652
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Rd., Kansas City, KS 66115
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1989 | - | - |
Feb 8, 1979#217543354Feb 8, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#217543354$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217543354
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Sunshine And Fiberglas Road, Kansas City, KS 66115
- 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.
Mar 15, 1977#217560192Mar 15, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#217560192$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217560192
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 300 Sunshine Road, Kansas City, KS 66115
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About 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.
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.
8 inspections, 1977 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
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: mineral wool manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source