Inspection #307248088
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of PHELPS DODGE REFINING CORPORATION at 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915 on Nov 6, 2006. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Dec 21, 2009.
OSHA documented 8 violations (8 serious) with total penalties on record of $22,500. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 150 air monitoring samples covering 6 substances during this inspection, including Arsenic, Inorganic, Cadmium, Copper Fume (as Cu), Iron Oxide Fume, Lead, Inorganic (as Pb), Zinc Oxide Fume.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 307248088
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Nov 6, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2009
- Contested
- Apr 20, 2007
- Final Order
- Jan 31, 2008
- Total Violations
- 8
- Penalties on Record
- $22,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- 897 Hawkins Blvd., El Paso, TX 79915
- Industry
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 3530P / 5A | 0 - 0.072 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 3530P / 5A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3530P / 5A | 0 - 0.611 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3530P / 5A | 0 - 0.009 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
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).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 19101018 C Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | Sep 30, 2009 |
| 01003 | 19101018 E01 I Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | May 18, 2007 |
| 01004A | 19101018 G02 I Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | Jun 16, 2008 |
| 01004B | 19101018 F01 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2007 |
| 01004C | 19101018 G01 I Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2009 |
| 01005 | 19101018 K04 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | May 18, 2007 |
| 01006 | 19101018 N01 IA Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | May 18, 2007 |
| 01007 | 19101018 J01 Inorganic Arsenic | Serious | $5,000 | $3,750 | Apr 27, 2007 |
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