This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2007. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Asarco, Inc., Amarillo Copper Refinery Safety Record

Amarillo, TX · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 12/17/2007

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Asarco, Inc., Amarillo Copper Refinery in Amarillo, Texas has 196 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 84 classified as serious and $169,700 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 2007.

Asarco, Inc., Amarillo Copper Refinery, located in Amarillo, Texas, was last inspected by OSHA in 2007. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 196 violations on file, 84 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $169,700.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

196 Violations
32 Inspections
84 Serious
$169,700 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
101 ($21,550)
Serious?
84 ($64,950)
Repeat?
7 ($6,200)
Willful?
2 ($0)
Unclassified?
2 ($77,000)
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 6 inspections (22 total) since 1987
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1987
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1992
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1989
1910.1018 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (15 total) since 1987
OSHA initially proposed $303,205 in penalties for Asarco, Inc., Amarillo Copper Refinery, later reduced to $169,700 — a 44% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
22 citations $2,225
1910.1018 OSHA Standard
15 citations $3,095
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
12 citations $3,080
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
11 citations $6,580
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
9 citations $550
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
12/17/2007 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
12/17/2007 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 1 $1,875
04/08/2004 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
05/30/2001 Referral? Amarillo, TX 6 $9,000
02/16/2000 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
01/27/2000 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
01/10/2000 Planned? Amarillo, TX 27 $21,700
01/10/2000 Planned? Amarillo, TX 10 $9,600
04/07/1999 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
08/26/1998 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 5 $77,000
12/06/1995 Follow-Up? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
08/15/1995 Monitoring? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
04/03/1995 Monitoring? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
11/16/1994 Monitoring? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
04/05/1994 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 1 $500
02/02/1994 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
06/15/1993 Planned? Amarillo, TX 53 $20,700
04/12/1993 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 5 $2,500
03/31/1992 Accident? Amarillo, TX 2 $2,500
02/26/1992 Planned? Amarillo, TX 25 $13,750
02/11/1991 Planned? Amarillo, TX 5 $765
05/02/1990 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
02/27/1990 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
08/28/1989 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 4 $880
08/28/1989 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 1 $0
10/25/1988 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 0 $0
08/03/1988 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 2 $2,400
11/17/1987 Planned? Amarillo, TX 18 $1,280
11/10/1987 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 1 $280
11/10/1987 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 6 $4,300
06/09/1987 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 7 $400
03/03/1987 Complaint? Amarillo, TX 17 $270

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