This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2011. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Kennecott Copper Safety Record

Magna, UT · Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas Extraction

D

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

Last inspected 03/28/2011

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kennecott Copper in Magna, Utah has 40 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $16,245 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2011.

Kennecott Copper, located in Magna, Utah, was last inspected by OSHA in 2011. 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 40 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,245.

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.

40 Violations
18 Inspections
6 Serious
$16,245 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
33 ($1,170)
Serious?
6 ($8,075)
Willful?
1 ($7,000)
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1973
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1973
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2002
OSHA initially proposed $32,195 in penalties for Kennecott Copper, later reduced to $16,245 — a 50% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0023 Ladders
8 citations $145
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $95
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $410
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
3 citations $30
1910.0141 OSHA Standard
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/28/2011 Unprogrammed Related? Magna, UT 0 $0
07/20/2005 Complaint? Magna, UT 0 $0
07/20/2005 Complaint? Magna, UT 1 $0
12/16/2003 Complaint? Magna, UT 1 $1,275
03/26/2003 Planned? Magna, UT 1 $7,000
08/09/2002 Complaint? Magna, UT 3 $2,500
04/15/2000 Unprogrammed Related? Magna, UT 0 $0
09/17/1997 Accident? Magna, UT 0 $0
10/27/1994 Unprogrammed Related? Magna, UT 3 $4,450
11/19/1993 Complaint? Magna, UT 0 $0
02/01/1974 Follow-Up? Magna, UT 0 $0
12/27/1973 Accident? Magna, UT 0 $0
12/14/1973 Complaint? Magna, UT 6 $105
11/06/1973 Accident? Magna, UT 1 $600
11/02/1973 Follow-Up? Magna, UT 0 $0
08/27/1973 Complaint? Magna, UT 2 $95
06/11/1973 Follow-Up? Magna, UT 0 $0
04/02/1973 Complaint? Magna, UT 22 $220

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