Establishment profile
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION
375 ARMAND HAMMER BOULEVARD, POTTSTOWN, PA, 19464
Operated by OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP · 1 of 134 establishments
325211 — Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
Summary
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION has accumulated 119 OSHA violations across 10 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $140,420 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 96 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 21 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, and NLRB labor relations records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
40% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 3 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 41 citations in this view · $53,770 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5A0001 | 5 | 3 | $11,195 | Oct 1983 | Jan 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 3 | 1 | $2,550 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 J04 III | 2 | 1 | $5,000 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0002 A | 2 | 2 | $4,000 | Sep 1992 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 1 | $3,300 | Jun 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 | 2 | 1 | $3,000 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 G01 I | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 M05 | 2 | 1 | $2,500 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 1 | $2,125 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B02 | 2 | 1 | $2,125 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B02 | 2 | 1 | $2,125 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 E05 | 2 | 1 | $1,500 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E05 I | 2 | 1 | $1,000 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 2 | 1 | $850 | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F03 | 2 | 1 | — | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 IC | 2 | 1 | — | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 II | 2 | 1 | — | Jun 1993 | Jun 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1017 G01 | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 F01 II | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0119 G02 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Sep 1993 | Sep 1993 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3252 within PA. Peer group: 96 employers. This establishment has 119 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 21+ years. Most recent activity: 21 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in PA — for OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 2 cases · 2 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-CA-033800 | Unfair labor practice | Apr 2005 | Jun 2006 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| 04-CA-026664 | Unfair labor practice | Nov 1997 | Feb 2002 | Closed | Region 04, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP 375 ARMAND HAMMER BOULEVARD · POTTSTOWN, PA, 19464 | AirWaterRCRA | Violation Identified QNCR 2 | 6 | 1 | — | Mar 2026 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-07-15 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | |
| 2002-04-26 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-07-07 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1995-06-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1994-07-15 | Monitoring | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1993-03-22 | Planned | 111 | 76 | $135,600 | |
| 1992-07-09 | Complaint | 6 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-05-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-12-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1983-09-07 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $320 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION is one of 134 establishments rolled up under the parent organization OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP across all 134 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in plastics material and resin manufacturing within PA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- OMNOVA SOLUTIONSJEANNETTE — 3 federal enforcement records
- NEVILLE CHEMICAL COMPANYPITTSBURGH — 3 federal enforcement records
- ARKEMA, INC.BIRDSBORO — 3 federal enforcement records
- ADVANSIX, INC.PHILADELPHIA — 3 federal enforcement records
- DOW CHEMICALBRISTOL — 2 federal enforcement records
- SPARTECH POLYCOMDONORA — 2 federal enforcement records
- RANBAR ELECTRICAL MATERIALS, INC.MANOR — 2 federal enforcement records
- PLEIGER PLASTICS COMPANYWASHINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- BVPV STYRENICS LLCMONACA — 2 federal enforcement records
- RANBAR ELECTRICAL MATERIALS, INC.HARRISON CITY — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- INDSPEC CHEMICAL CORPORATIONPETROLIA, PA — 3 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATIONNIAGARA FALLS, NY — 3 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL COMount Victory, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPNorth Tonawanda, NY — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL COPlainview, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPDallas, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATIONINGLESIDE, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATIONDEER PARK, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORP.KENTON, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICALNIAGARA FALLS, NY — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP locationsParent rollup
- Plastics Material and Resin ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in PAState-wide enforcement data
- Plastics Material and in PAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORP, which operates 134 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION has 10 OSHA inspections on record with 119 violations and $140,420 in total penalties.
- How does OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION's safety record compare to its industry?
- OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION operates in the plastics material and resin manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.9.
- Has OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving OCCIDENTAL CHEMICAL CORPORATION.