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Divers Processing Co., Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Portsmouth, Virginia · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · NAICS 324191

10inspections
70citation items
$16,866current penalties
Sep 15, 2021last inspection

Since 1993, OSHA inspectors have visited Divers Processing Co., Inc. in Virginia 10 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Sep 15, 2021 after a complaint, in Portsmouth.

In all, OSHA issued 70 citation items: 61 serious and 9 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $28,175; today they stand at $16,866, 40% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces), 15 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Divers Processing Co., Inc. averages $1,214 across 2 cited inspections.

Divers Processing Co., Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1993 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345529911 OPENED SEP 15, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 20 employees at the site · Closed Apr 6, 2022

1510 Columbus Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vi)(c) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$600$420Feb 23, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xiv)(b) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$0$0Feb 23, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$0$0Feb 23, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$600$420Feb 23, 2022Final

Inspection 345530091 OPENED SEP 15, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Feb 4, 2022

1510 Columbus Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Rendering and Meat Byproduct Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting
 Serious$1,135$794Nov 29, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$1,135$794Nov 29, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Nov 29, 2021Final

Inspection 317335818 OPENED OCT 11, 2013Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Dec 20, 2013

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$1,050$787Dec 3, 2013Closed

Inspection 316859248 OPENED DEC 6, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 28 employees at the site · Closed Dec 7, 2012

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 316859255 OPENED DEC 6, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 28 employees at the site · Closed Jan 28, 2013

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR VAC0120
 Serious$1,575$1,102Jan 3, 2013Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$1,575$1,102Jan 3, 2013Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$1,575$1,102Jan 3, 2013Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$945$663Jan 3, 2013Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 3, 2013Closed

Inspection 315176891 OPENED DEC 14, 2010Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 29 employees at the site · Closed Feb 16, 2011

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$735$441Jan 27, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Jan 27, 2011Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Jan 27, 2011Closed

Inspection 308481563 OPENED DEC 2, 2004Closed

Referral · Complete · Health · 16 employees at the site · Closed Apr 11, 2006

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.36(a)(3) · Exit route design
 Serious$450$270Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.111(b)(9)(i) · Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia
 Serious$750$450Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
 Serious$750$450Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$750$450Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$750$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$750$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 11a
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$600$360Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 11b
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 11c
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$750$450Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$450$270Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting
 Serious$750$450Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$750$450Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$750$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 17a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$450$270Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 17b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 17c
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 17d
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(iii) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$750Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18b
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18c
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18d
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18e
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18f
29 CFR 1910.146(f)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 18g
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 15, 2005Final

Inspection 308366434 OPENED NOV 16, 2004Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 18 employees at the site · Closed Apr 11, 2006

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · Petroleum Lubricating Oil and Grease Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$450$270Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
 Serious$450$270Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.38(b) · Emergency action plans
 Serious$450$270Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.38(d) · Emergency action plans
 Serious$600$360Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.39(b) · Fire prevention plans
 Serious$600$360Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 6 Serious$450$270Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$450$270Jan 21, 2005Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 21, 2005Final
2 older inspections

Inspection 123668774 OPENED MAR 31, 1994Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 14 employees at the site · Closed Mar 31, 1994

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 123672370 OPENED NOV 9, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 14 employees at the site · Closed Jan 31, 1995

1510 Columbus Ave., Portsmouth, VA 23704 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$750$375Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$600$300Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
 Serious$600$300Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$750$375Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$600$300Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$750$375Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$1,050$525Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 7c
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 7d
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 18, 1994Final

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.111 · Storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia

29 CFR 1910.111(b)(9)(i)

(9) Safety relief devices. (i) Every container used in systems covered by paragraphs (c), (f), (g), and (h) of this section shall be provided with one or more safety relief valves of the spring-loaded or equivalent type. The discharge from safety-relief valves shall be vented away from the container upward and unobstructed to the atmosphere. All relief-valve discharge openings shall have suitable rain caps that will allow free discharge of the vapor and prevent entrance of water. Provision shall be made for draining condensate which may accumulate. The rate of the discharge shall be in accordance with the provisions of Table H-36.

29 CFR 1910.120 · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1)

(1) A laminated, dated card or certificate with photo, denoting limitations and level of protection for which the employee is trained should be issued to those students successfully completing a course.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)

(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

29 CFR 1910.39 · Fire prevention plans

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