The Dow Chemical Company: OSHA inspection 346834708
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Closed case Referral inspection
The Dow Chemical Company OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 2
- Proposed penalty
- $15,625
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 1
OSHA opened inspection 346834708 at The Dow Chemical Company in Plaquemine, LA on July 15, 2023 (referral inspection). The record lists 2 violations (1 serious), with $15,625 in proposed penalties and $31,250 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (2 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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2 citations · $31,250
Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals
- 1910.119(f)(1)(ii) Operating limits:
- 1910.119(f)(4)
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All 2 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119(f)(1)(ii) Operating limits: | Other-than-serious | 49 | $15.625,00 | $15.625,00 | January 31, 2024 |
| 01002B | 1910.119(f)(4) | Serious | 49 | $0,00 | $15.625,00 | January 31, 2024 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was The Dow Chemical Company fined by OSHA?
For inspection 346834708, OSHA proposed $15,625 in penalties; the current penalty is $31,250. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was The Dow Chemical Company cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.119 (Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals): 2.
Is OSHA inspection 346834708 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2024-10-03.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.