Continental Carbon Safety Record
Ponca City, OK · Manufacturing
Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.
Last inspected 08/23/2024
According to OSHA enforcement records, Continental Carbon in Ponca City, Oklahoma has 77 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 39 classified as serious and $15,485 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 2024.
About This Safety Record
Continental Carbon in Ponca City, Oklahoma has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Continental Carbon among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.
39 of the 77 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Oklahoma workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Workers' Compensation in Oklahoma
Workers injured on the job in Oklahoma may be entitled to medical coverage, temporary & permanent disability, death benefits, vocational rehabilitation.
- Filing deadline: 1 year from injury date
- Important: Must notify employer within 30 days of injury
- Statute: Okla. Stat. tit. 85A, § 1 et seq.
This is general information about workers' compensation laws in Oklahoma, not legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for your specific situation.
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No workplace accident investigations on file for Continental Carbon in OSHA records.
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/23/2024 | Unprogrammed Related? | Ponca City, OK | 0 | $0 |
| 02/01/2006 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 5 | $3,000 |
| 04/21/2005 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 6 | $4,500 |
| 01/14/2003 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 8 | $4,235 |
| 09/04/2002 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 0 | $0 |
| 09/04/2002 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 0 | $0 |
| 12/10/1980 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 0 | $0 |
| 02/05/1980 | Follow-Up? | Ponca City, OK | 1 | $0 |
| 09/10/1979 | Planned? | Ponca City, OK | 7 | $450 |
| 08/13/1979 | Complaint? | Ponca City, OK | 50 | $3,300 |
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