BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. — a petroleum refineries facility located at 4001 CEDAR POINT RD., OREGON, OH 43616 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 39 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,415,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-10-26.
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 $2,415,000.00 is more than 287.0× 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 OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 39 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 10 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 24, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 9, 2006. Of the 39 total citations, 15 (38%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $61,923.08 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 2005 inspection of the BP Products North America refinery in Oregon, Ohio, resulted in
This facility's $2,415,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $264,570.
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What OSHA violations was BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. cited for?
BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. received 39 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,415,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-10-26.
How much was BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,415,000.00 against BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. in OREGON, OH. Average per citation: $61,923.08.
Is BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA INC. has a risk score of 50 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 $2,415,000.00 is above the industry average.