Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Safety Record
Spokane, WA · Manufacturing
Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.
Last inspected 10/10/2012
According to OSHA enforcement records, Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical in Spokane, Washington has 114 workplace safety violations across 26 inspections, with 67 classified as serious and $75,508 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2012.
About This Safety Record
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical, located in Spokane, Washington, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 114 violations on file, 67 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $75,508.
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.
Violation Breakdown
Repeat Violation Patterns
Top OSHA Standards Cited
Inspection History
| Date | Type | Location | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2012 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/09/2012 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 5 | $6,400 |
| 12/21/2009 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 11/12/2009 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 8 | $12,600 |
| 10/01/2004 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 1 | $350 |
| 01/23/2003 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 05/21/2001 | Accident? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/11/2001 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 2 | $0 |
| 04/13/2000 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 08/28/1999 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 08/05/1999 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 01/04/1999 | Accident? | Spokane, WA | 2 | $1,870 |
| 12/17/1998 | Referral? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 10/15/1998 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 3 | $3,000 |
| 09/22/1998 | Accident? | Spokane, WA | 7 | $8,000 |
| 02/27/1997 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 2 | $1,360 |
| 02/27/1997 | Unprogrammed Related? | Spokane, WA | 1 | $0 |
| 01/09/1996 | Accident? | Spokane, WA | 2 | $9,600 |
| 11/30/1993 | Follow-Up? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 05/27/1993 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 62 | $28,000 |
| 03/12/1993 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
| 07/18/1992 | Accident? | Spokane, WA | 1 | $1,688 |
| 02/27/1992 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 3 | $0 |
| 12/23/1991 | Planned? | Spokane, WA | 11 | $2,640 |
| 11/14/1991 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 2 | $0 |
| 02/23/1990 | Complaint? | Spokane, WA | 0 | $0 |
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