AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at ANSCHUTZ RANCH INJECTION FACILITY, EVANSTON, WY 82930 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,160.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-10-26.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 22, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 30, 1989. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $19,160.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,193.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 1989 enforcement action at Amoco’s Anschutz Ranch Injection Facility revealed a profound
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What OSHA violations was AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY cited for?
AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,160.00. The inspection opened on 1989-10-26.
How much was AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,160.00 against AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY in EVANSTON, WY. Average per citation: $3,193.33.
Is AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMOCO PRODUCTION COMPANY has a risk score of 41 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $19,160.00 is above the industry average.