CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY — 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 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,650.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-12-08.
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 $34,650.00 is more than 4.1× 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 99th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 11, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 30, 2012. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $34,650.00 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 $4,950.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this petroleum refinery underscores a systemic breakdown of Process Safety Management (PSM
This facility's $34,650 penalty is higher than 68% 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 COMPANY cited for?
CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY received 7 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,650.00. The inspection opened on 2011-12-08.
How much was CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $34,650.00 against CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Average per citation: $4,950.00.
Is CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY has a risk score of 24 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 $34,650.00 is above the industry average.