MISSISSIPPI PHOSPHATES CORP
601 INDUSTRIAL RD, PASCAGOULA, MS 39581
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Inspection records
Aug 10, 2013#339286254Aug 10, 2013Fatality/Catastrophe (M) · Complete scope, Safety#339286254$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339286254
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 2013
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 235
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, MS 39568
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summary
May 15, 2013#339077695May 15, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339077695$1,7821 viol.1 violation$1,782 in penalties
Inspection #339077695
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 2013
- Final Order
- Jun 26, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 27, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,970
- Penalties on Record
- $1,782
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, MS 39568
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1917.120 Fixed stairways OSHA citation code: 19170120 B06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,970 | $1,782 | Jun 14, 2013 | - | Jun 26, 2013 |
Jun 12, 2012#335062584Jun 12, 2012Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#335062584$49,50014 viol.14 violations$49,500 in penalties
Inspection #335062584
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2012
- Final Order
- Dec 12, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 18, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 227
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $49,500
- Penalties on Record
- $49,500
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Rd., Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Nov 27, 2012 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 2 | 12 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Nov 29, 2012 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 IV | Serious | 1 | 30 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E06 | Serious | 6 | 227 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Dec 13, 2012 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 O01 | Serious | 1 | 227 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Dec 13, 2012 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 12, 2012#334917606Jun 12, 2012Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#334917606$75,60021 viol.21 violations$75,600 in penalties
Inspection #334917606
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 12, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2012
- Final Order
- Dec 12, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 18, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 227
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 19 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75,600
- Penalties on Record
- $75,600
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Road, Pascagoula, MS 39568
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 21 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 | Serious | 1 | 31 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Serious | 5 | 24 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 14 | 40 | $4,500 | $4,500 | - | Dec 12, 2012 | |
| 01004 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 4 | 12 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $2,700 | $2,700 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
Showing the 5 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.
Jun 1, 2012#334520574Jun 1, 2012FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Complete scope, HealthFatality#334520574$7,0001 viol.1 violation$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #334520574
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2012
- Final Order
- Dec 12, 2012
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Road P.o. Box 848, Pascagoula, MS 39567
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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.
The employee was killed from a ruptured steam driven turbine
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | - | 40 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 12, 2012 |
May 22, 2012#334392511May 22, 2012FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#334392511$33,80010 viol.10 violations$33,800 in penalties
Inspection #334392511
Dates
- Opened
- May 22, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 2012
- Final Order
- Dec 5, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 1, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $33,800
- Penalties on Record
- $33,800
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Rd., Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 is killed when struck by debris from equipment hous
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 40 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 5, 2012 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 6 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jan 7, 2013 | - | Dec 5, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 50 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Nov 26, 2012 | - | Dec 5, 2012 |
| 01004A | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 III A | Serious | - | 40 | $5,400 | $5,400 | Nov 29, 2012 | - | Dec 5, 2012 |
| 01004B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 III B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 2012 | - | Dec 5, 2012 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 24, 2009#311419295Mar 24, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311419295$5,0004 viol.4 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #311419295
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 3, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 15, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,625
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Rd, Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer 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.
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 A01 | Serious | 3 | 60 | $1,100 | $800 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 60 | $3,500 | $2,000 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | 1 | 60 | $1,100 | $800 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 V | Serious | 5 | 60 | $1,925 | $1,400 | May 15, 2009 | - | - |
Mar 20, 2007#308774751Mar 20, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308774751$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308774751
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 2007
- Closed
- Aug 10, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Rd, Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitric Acid | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 8 | 0 - 0.26 | mg/m³ |
Aug 3, 2004#306656653Aug 3, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306656653$13,50010 viol.10 violations$13,500 in penalties
Inspection #306656653
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 2004
- Closed
- Dec 27, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 212
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,500
- Penalties on Record
- $13,500
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Rd., Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Dec 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Dec 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Dec 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Dec 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $1,125 | Dec 21, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 9, 2002#304315401Sep 9, 2002Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#304315401$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #304315401
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 2002
- Closed
- Nov 5, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 601 Industrial Rd, Pascagoula, MS 39581
- Industry
- 325312 Phosphatic Fertilizer Manufacturing
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.
Three employees are burned by sulfuric acid
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Oct 21, 2002 | - | - |
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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.
12 inspections, 1996 to 2013. 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: fertilizer manufacturing reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 26.5%; NAICS 32531 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source