CATALYST SERVICES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CATALYST SERVICES — a petroleum refineries facility located at 841 CHEVRON WAY, RICHMOND, CA 94802 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-03-08.
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 $375.00 is 96% below 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 CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 39th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 30, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2006. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $375.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $375 penalty is higher than 15% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,167.
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What OSHA violations was CATALYST SERVICES cited for?
CATALYST SERVICES received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $375.00. The inspection opened on 2006-03-08.
How much was CATALYST SERVICES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $375.00 against CATALYST SERVICES in RICHMOND, CA. Average per citation: $187.50.
Is CATALYST SERVICES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CATALYST SERVICES has a risk score of 1 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 $375.00 is below the industry average.