SOUTHERN COTTON OIL CO., DIV OF ADM
2300 E 50TH, LUBBOCK, TX 79404 · NAICS 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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Inspection records
Apr 15, 2021#345254080Apr 15, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345254080$13,6532 viol.2 violations$13,653 in penalties
Inspection #345254080
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 15, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2021
- Final Order
- Sep 3, 2021
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 73
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,653
- Penalties on Record
- $13,653
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 311224 Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $13,653 | $13,653 | Aug 30, 2021 | - | Sep 3, 2021 |
| 01001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 2021 | - | Sep 3, 2021 |
Dec 12, 2006#310568076Dec 12, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310568076$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310568076
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 12, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 2006
- Closed
- Jan 30, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 311223
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 12, 2000#300580362Jun 12, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300580362$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300580362
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 2000
- Closed
- Jun 14, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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.
Jun 12, 2000#300580354Jun 12, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300580354$5003 viol.3 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #300580354
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 15, 2000
- Closed
- Oct 2, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,083
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,083 | $500 | Jun 26, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B02 VIB | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2000 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 2000 | - | - |
Dec 9, 1997#300574837Dec 9, 1997FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#300574837$5,0001 viol.1 violation$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #300574837
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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 killed when crushed by falling cotton bale
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 8 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 4, 1998 | - | - |
Dec 20, 1990#107403735Dec 20, 1990FatalityUnprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#107403735$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107403735
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 1990
- Closed
- Feb 1, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
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 killed in fall from steel structure
Oct 5, 1990#110405594Oct 5, 1990Referral (C) · No Inspection scope, Safety#110405594$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110405594
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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.
Aug 31, 1990#110405107Aug 31, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#110405107$1,0006 viol.6 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #110405107
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1990
- Contested
- Feb 14, 1991
- Final Order
- Jan 6, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 2300 E 50th, Lubbock, TX 79404
- Industry
- 238910 Site Preparation Contractors
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance 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 |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,000 | $200 | Feb 15, 1991 | Feb 14, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $900 | $200 | Feb 15, 1991 | Feb 14, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B03 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $900 | $100 | Feb 15, 1991 | Feb 14, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 |
| 01004 | 1926.28 Personal Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260028 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $100 | Feb 15, 1991 | Feb 14, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 |
| 01005 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 D | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,000 | $200 | Feb 15, 1991 | Feb 14, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 |
| 01006 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 K01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $200 | Feb 15, 1991 | Feb 14, 1991 | Jan 6, 1992 |
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
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