This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2009. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Union Oil Company of California Safety Record

Nikiski, AK · Mining, Quarrying & Oil/Gas Extraction

F

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

Last inspected 08/10/2009

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Union Oil Company of California in Nikiski, Alaska has 26 workplace safety violations across 9 inspections, with 11 classified as serious and $49,500 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2009.

Union Oil Company of California, located in Nikiski, Alaska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2009. 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 26 violations on file, 11 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $49,500.

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.

26 Violations
9 Inspections
11 Serious
$49,500 Penalties
Serious?
11 ($15,350)
Other-than-Serious?
10 ($0)
Repeat?
5 ($34,150)
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 2006
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2007
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2007
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2007
OSHA initially proposed $75,525 in penalties for Union Oil Company of California, later reduced to $49,500 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
7 citations $10,325
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $23,425
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $10,050
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
2 citations $1,700
1917.0111 OSHA Standard
1 citation $1,500
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/10/2009 Planned? Nikiski, AK 4 $2,625
01/17/2008 Planned? Nikiski, AK 4 $3,000
10/18/2007 Planned? Nikiski, AK 2 $1,700
10/15/2007 Planned? Nikiski, AK 6 $29,625
01/10/2007 Planned? Nikiski, AK 7 $5,050
04/05/2006 Planned? Nikiski, AK 1 $0
04/05/2006 Planned? Nikiski, AK 2 $7,500
02/15/2006 Planned? Nikiski, AK 0 $0
05/31/1989 Referral? Nikiski, AK 0 $0

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