Tier 3 Elevated

CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED

📍 841 STANDARD AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA 94801🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1989-04-10
$277,000.00
Total Penalties
114
Citations
50/100
Risk Score
303
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED — a industry sector 00 facility located at 841 STANDARD AVENUE, RICHMOND, CA 94801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 114 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $277,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-04-10.

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.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 114 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 26, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 8, 1989. Of the 114 total citations, 15 (13%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $277,000.00 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 $2,429.82 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1989 enforcement action at Chevron’s Richmond refinery represented a significant

Citation Matrix — 114 Citations
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(a)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Unclassified
Penalty: $2,513.76Gravity: 08Issued: September 26, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED cited for?

CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED received 114 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $277,000.00. The inspection opened on 1989-04-10.

How much was CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $277,000.00 against CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED in RICHMOND, CA. Average per citation: $2,429.82.

Is CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CHEVRON U.S.A., INCORPORATED has a risk score of 50 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $277,000.00 is above the industry average.