CALCASIEU REFINING CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALCASIEU REFINING CO. — a petroleum refineries facility located at 4359 W TANK FARM ROAD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $110,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-01-27.
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 $110,600.00 is more than 13.1× 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 36 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 July 27, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 13, 2009. Of the 36 total citations, 15 (42%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $110,600.00 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 $3,072.22 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2009 enforcement action against Calcasieu Refining Co. reveals a comprehensive
This facility's $110,600 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $248,100.
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What OSHA violations was CALCASIEU REFINING CO. cited for?
CALCASIEU REFINING CO. received 36 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $110,600.00. The inspection opened on 2009-01-27.
How much was CALCASIEU REFINING CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $110,600.00 against CALCASIEU REFINING CO. in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Average per citation: $3,072.22.
Is CALCASIEU REFINING CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CALCASIEU REFINING CO. has a risk score of 47 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 $110,600.00 is above the industry average.