KMCO INC
16503 RAMSEY ROAD, Crosby, TX 77532
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Inspection records
Apr 3, 2019#343902201Apr 3, 2019FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#343902201$131,27414 viol.14 violations$131,274 in penalties
Inspection #343902201
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 2019
- Contested
- Oct 22, 2019
- Final Order
- Dec 28, 2020
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 198
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $131,274
- Penalties on Record
- $131,274
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Rd., Crosby, TX 77532
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 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.
One employee is killed and two others are injured in explosi
Violations
Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B03 IV | Serious | 1 | 10 | $6,819 | $6,819 | Oct 18, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 E | Serious | 1 | 50 | $11,934 | $11,934 | Nov 18, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I A | Serious | 2 | 24 | $11,934 | $11,934 | Nov 18, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 I D | Serious | 6 | 24 | $11,934 | $11,934 | Nov 18, 2019 | Oct 22, 2019 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 II | Serious | 4 | 24 | $11,934 | $11,934 | Jan 2, 2020 | Oct 22, 2019 | Dec 28, 2020 |
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 13, 2013#339120404Jun 13, 2013Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#339120404$2,3403 viol.3 violations$2,340 in penalties
Inspection #339120404
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 2013
- Final Order
- Sep 17, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $3,780
- Penalties on Record
- $2,340
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Road, Crosby, TX 77532
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 I B | Serious | 4 | 18 | $3,600 | $2,160 | Sep 15, 2013 | - | Sep 17, 2013 |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H03 IV A | Serious | 4 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2013 | - | Sep 17, 2013 |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Repeat | 1 | 30 | $180 | $180 | Oct 18, 2013 | - | Sep 17, 2013 |
Jan 14, 2011#315571836Jan 14, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315571836$132,68040 viol.40 violations$132,680 in penalties
Inspection #315571836
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 2011
- Contested
- Aug 8, 2011
- Final Order
- Oct 10, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 13, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 138
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 40
- Violation Types
- 39 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $99,900
- Penalties on Record
- $132,680
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Road, Crosby, TX 77532
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 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 40 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C03 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,100 | $3,300 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 D | Serious | 1 | 28 | $2,100 | $3,300 | Jul 31, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 F02 | Serious | 1 | 28 | $2,100 | $3,300 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,100 | $3,300 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D02 IB | Serious | 3 | 12 | $2,100 | $3,300 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 40 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 14, 2011#315571802Jan 14, 2011Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#315571802$47,7009 viol.9 violations$47,700 in penalties
Inspection #315571802
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 2011
- Contested
- Aug 8, 2011
- Final Order
- Oct 10, 2012
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 138
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $45,900
- Penalties on Record
- $47,700
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Road, Crosby, TX 77532
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | $4,500 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,600 | $4,500 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.111 Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia OSHA citation code: 19100111 B10 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Jul 26, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $6,300 | $6,300 | Aug 15, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jul 31, 2011 | Aug 8, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 24, 2010#315130898Dec 24, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#315130898$65,21215 viol.15 violations$65,212 in penalties
Inspection #315130898
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 24, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2011
- Contested
- Jul 14, 2011
- Final Order
- Oct 10, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 13, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 138
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 15 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $99,792
- Penalties on Record
- $65,212
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey, Crosby, TX 77532
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 I | Serious | 5 | 29 | $4,158 | $4,158 | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Serious | 5 | 29 | $4,158 | $4,158 | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E06 | Serious | 1 | 29 | $4,158 | $4,158 | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 II | Serious | 7 | 29 | $4,158 | $4,158 | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 IV | Serious | 3 | 29 | $4,158 | $4,158 | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 | Oct 10, 2012 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 15, 1993#109450304Dec 15, 1993Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#109450304$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #109450304
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 10, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 18, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Rd, Crosby, TX 77523
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,500 | Jan 22, 1994 | - | - |
May 18, 1990#110322609May 18, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110322609$701 viol.1 violation$70 in penalties
Inspection #110322609
Dates
- Opened
- May 18, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $70
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Rd, Crosby, TX 77523
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $140 | $70 | Jun 27, 1990 | - | - |
Nov 21, 1984#1363761Nov 21, 1984Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#1363761$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1363761
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 21, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 21, 1984
- Closed
- Nov 21, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Rd, Crosby, TX 77532
- 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.
Jul 29, 1981#16862807Jul 29, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#16862807$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16862807
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1981
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Rd, Crosby, TX 77532
- 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.
Jul 29, 1981#16816480Jul 29, 1981Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#16816480$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #16816480
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1981
- Closed
- Sep 14, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 16503 Ramsey Rd, Crosby, TX 77532
- 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 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1981 | - | - |
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: all other basic organic chemical manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source