EMPIRE COKE CO. INC.
3200 MAIN STREET N.E., TUSCALOOSA, AL 35404
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Jan 30, 2001#303427728Jan 30, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#303427728$31,37519 viol.19 violations$31,375 in penalties
Inspection #303427728
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 2001
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,250
- Penalties on Record
- $31,375
- Site Address
- 3200 Main Street N.e., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 3 | 0.2007806 - 3.8721933 | ppm |
| Coke Oven Emissions | 13 | 0 - 1.4414414 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 E05 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jul 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 G01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jun 8, 2001 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 E01 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Jul 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F06 III | Serious | 1 | 24 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jul 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 J01 IV | Other | 1 | 38 | $5,000 | $0 | Jul 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01016A | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $5,000 | Aug 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01016B | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 2001 | - | - |
| 01016C | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01016D | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01017A | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $5,000 | Jun 13, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 25, 2001#303427603Jan 25, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#303427603$14,67021 viol.21 violations$14,670 in penalties
Inspection #303427603
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 2001
- Closed
- Aug 30, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,450
- Penalties on Record
- $14,670
- Site Address
- 3200 Main Street N.e., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- 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 (10 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,700 | $1,020 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,975 | $1,785 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G08 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,700 | $1,020 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Jul 16, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,975 | $1,785 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005C | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 28, 2000#303425797Sep 28, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303425797$9751 viol.1 violation$975 in penalties
Inspection #303425797
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 2000
- Closed
- Dec 13, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $975
- Site Address
- 3200 Main Street N.e., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,300 | $975 | Dec 15, 2000 | - | - |
Aug 3, 1999#302322540Aug 3, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302322540$7,9804 viol.4 violations$7,980 in penalties
Inspection #302322540
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,300
- Penalties on Record
- $7,980
- Site Address
- 3200 Main Street N.e., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- 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 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Oct 1, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Sep 17, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Sep 17, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1029 Coke Oven Emissions OSHA citation code: 19101029 F03 IVB | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $780 | Aug 27, 1999 | - | - |
Jun 10, 1999#302321500Jun 10, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#302321500$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #302321500
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 127
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3200 Main Street N.e., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
- 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: 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.
5 inspections, 1999 to 2001. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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