This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Rhone Poulenc Basic Chemicals Safety Record

Martinez, CA

F

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

Last inspected 11/05/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Rhone Poulenc Basic Chemicals in Martinez, California has 49 workplace safety violations across 4 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $121,735 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1992 to 1993.

Rhone Poulenc Basic Chemicals, located in Martinez, California, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 49 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $121,735.

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.

49 Violations
4 Inspections
23 Serious
$121,735 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($25,235)
Serious?
23 ($82,500)
Willful?
2 ($14,000)
OSHA initially proposed $264,355 in penalties for Rhone Poulenc Basic Chemicals, later reduced to $121,735 — a 54% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
5192. Q03 OSHA Standard
5 citations $12,125
6851. A OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,500
6151. F02 OSHA Standard
1 citation $560
6151. E03 OSHA Standard
1 citation $560
6151. C01 OSHA Standard
1 citation $935
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/05/1993 Follow-Up? Martinez, CA 0 $0
09/29/1993 Follow-Up? Martinez, CA 0 $0
07/06/1992 Planned? Martinez, CA 30 $57,485
06/23/1992 Accident? Martinez, CA 19 $64,250

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