This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Mercury Refining Co Safety Record

Albany, NY

F

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

Last inspected 04/19/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Mercury Refining Co in Albany, New York has 71 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 37 classified as serious and $43,790 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1984 to 1996.

Mercury Refining Co, located in Albany, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 71 violations on file, 37 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $43,790.

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.

71 Violations
12 Inspections
37 Serious
$43,790 Penalties
Serious?
37 ($18,235)
Other-than-Serious?
28 ($4,075)
Repeat?
4 ($7,200)
Willful?
2 ($14,280)
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (12 total) since 1984
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1984
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1984
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1984
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1988
OSHA initially proposed $81,000 in penalties for Mercury Refining Co, later reduced to $43,790 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
13 citations $22,840
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
12 citations $4,500
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
12 citations $3,240
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $770
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/19/1996 Monitoring? Albany, NY 0 $0
10/02/1995 Monitoring? Albany, NY 0 $0
06/28/1995 Complaint? Albany, NY 0 $0
04/18/1995 Monitoring? Albany, NY 0 $0
05/05/1994 Follow-Up? Albany, NY 4 $7,200
08/12/1993 Complaint? Albany, NY 35 $35,000
02/19/1991 Complaint? Albany, NY 8 $850
06/09/1988 Referral? Albany, NY 3 $560
10/14/1986 Follow-Up? Albany, NY 0 $0
10/17/1985 Follow-Up? Albany, NY 1 $0
07/25/1984 Referral? Albany, NY 8 $0
07/17/1984 Referral? Albany, NY 12 $180

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