BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT — a petroleum refineries facility located at 2815 INDIANPOLIS BLVD., WHITING, IN 46394 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-08-30.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $22,600.00 is more than 2.7× 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 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 January 30, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 17, 2013. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,600.00 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 $5,650.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2007 inspection of the BP Whiting refinery revealed a concentrated failure in Process Safety Management (
This facility's $22,600 penalty is higher than 70% 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 WHITING BUSINESS UNIT cited for?
BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,600.00. The inspection opened on 2007-08-30.
How much was BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,600.00 against BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT in WHITING, IN. Average per citation: $5,650.00.
Is BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BP WHITING BUSINESS UNIT has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Petroleum Refineries facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $22,600.00 is above the industry average.