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 2401 5TH AVE S, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1215 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $38,059,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-07-28.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $38,059,000.00 is more than 4,523.1× 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 TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1215 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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. 1 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 September 21, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 4, 2005. Of the 1215 total citations, 15 (1%) 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 $31,324.28 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.
This enforcement action represents a watershed moment in industrial safety history, characterized by an unprecedented $38 million
This facility's $38,059,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $554,495.
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What OSHA violations was BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. cited for?
BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. received 1215 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $38,059,000.00. The inspection opened on 2005-07-28.
How much was BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $38,059,000.00 against BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. in TEXAS CITY, TX. Average per citation: $31,324.28.
Is BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA, INC. has a risk score of 85 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Petroleum Refineries facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $38,059,000.00 is above the industry average.