CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY — a crude petroleum extraction facility located at WILSON CREEK UNIT 69, RIG #5545 2500 COUNTY ROAD 9, MEEKER, CO 81641 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $174,031.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-30.
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 1.7 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 12.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $174,031.00 is more than 29.7× the national average of $5,862.45 for facilities in the Mining sector (NAICS 211120). This sector encompasses 7,019 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $41.1M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 December 23, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 30, 2023. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) 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 $58,010.33 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.
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What OSHA violations was CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY cited for?
CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $174,031.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-30.
How much was CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $174,031.00 against CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY in MEEKER, CO. Average per citation: $58,010.33.
Is CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHEVRON ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY has a risk score of 26 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 Crude Petroleum Extraction facilities is $5,862.45. This facility penalty of $174,031.00 is above the industry average.