OSHA Inspection: OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Oct 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Nov 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Nov 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Oct 25, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $3,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $2,000

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 1, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Jan 15, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Jan 15, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Nov 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Feb 1, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,250 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Feb 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Feb 1, 1994

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1995

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 31, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1994

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Hazardous substances 2580

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $1,500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,500 · Current $2,500

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Jan 31, 1995

Penalty

Current $1,250

Hazardous substances 2580

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Jan 31, 1995

Hazardous substances 2580

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Mar 31, 1994

Hazardous substances 2580

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $5,000

Hazardous substances 2580

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 24, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,500 · Current $1,500

Hazardous substances 2580

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,000 · Current $500 Reduced

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Oct 25, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 24, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Oct 8, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Dec 15, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Nov 30, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Oct 25, 1993

Issued

Sep 21, 1993

Abate by

Sep 24, 1993

Hazardous substances 9020

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to a crushing hazard from a falling load:
a)  Number Four (4) Skimmer House - A continuous splice
sling was made from a 1/2 inch wire rope.  The splice was
with two (2) wire rope clips and the wire rope was run
through two (2) eye bolts on top of the spinner motor, on
or about April 6, 1993.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to only use manufactured slings when
hoisting equipment and not pull on the sides of eye bolts.

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to a potential 45 foot fall hazard if the main boom pin
shears:
a)  Occidental Chemical - The grease fitting on the right
side of the main boom pivot pin was broken and the bushing
on that side of the pin was smashed out of round.  Lack
of lubrication will cause the main boom pivot pin to shear.
Exposing employees to a maximum 45 foot fall hazard, on
or about March 30, 1993.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to follow the manufacturer recommendation
of lubricating the two (2) lubrication points on the main boom pivot
pin every 10 hours of use.

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $1,275

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to a twelve (12) foot, eight (8) inch fall hazard.
a)  The Hi-Jacker telescoping work platform, number
836-5, was 12 feet, 8 inches high and the chain mid rail
was missing on 836.7.  There was no mid rail on the 12 foot,
eight inch high platform, the wire rope used to hoist the
platform was very rusty, smashed from not properly wrapping
it on the drum and the wire rope end that holds the rope
on the drum had slipped very close to the end of the rope
and a clip was not used on the drum to secure the hoist
rope, on or about April 6, 1993.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to install proper railing, replace the hoist
rope and properly fasten the hoist rope to the drum.

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:  The
employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause
death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were
exposed to the hazard of fluid injection into the spray painters body:
a)  The Binks and Graco airless spray guns were used to
spray latex paint and no tip guard was used.  Exposing
employees to a injection wound, on or about April 15, 1993.
Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable abatement method
to correct this hazard is to install tip guard.

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Oct 30, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,275

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $800 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $1,700

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,275 · Current $1,275

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Sep 30, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $2,125 · Current $2,125

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $700 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Penalty

Initial $1,700 · Current $850 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $5,000 · Current $4,000 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $425 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $425 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $425 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993

Penalty

Initial $850 · Current $425 Reduced

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Hazardous substances 8111

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jul 14, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 16, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 18, 1993

Issued

Jun 11, 1993

Abate by

Jun 29, 1993