BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT — a petroleum refineries facility located at 2815 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, WHITING, IN 46394 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $342,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-05-15.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $342,250.00 is more than 40.7× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 324110). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within IN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 60,580 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,266.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 15, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 1, 2008. Of the 16 total citations, 11 (69%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $21,390.63 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The 2006 enforcement action against the BP Amoco Whiting refinery reflects a profound systemic breakdown of
This facility's $342,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in IN. The state average penalty for this industry is $44,204.
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What OSHA violations was BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT cited for?
BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT received 16 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $342,250.00. The inspection opened on 2006-05-15.
How much was BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $342,250.00 against BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT in WHITING, IN. Average per citation: $21,390.63.
Is BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BP AMOCO WHITING BUSINESS UNIT has a risk score of 43 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Petroleum Refineries facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $342,250.00 is above the industry average.