CHEVRON USA INC DBA CHEVRON N. AMER. EXP. & PROD.

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHEVRON USA INC DBA CHEVRON N. AMER. EXP. & PROD. — a oil and gas extraction facility located at TEMBLOR THERMAL AREA 1YGS #15, MC KITTRICK, CA 93251 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-04.

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 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 $25,000.00 is more than 4.3× the national average of $5,862.45 for facilities in the Mining sector (NAICS 211111). This sector encompasses 7,019 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $41.1M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 22, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 9, 2011. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $25,000.00 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.

The 2010 enforcement action at Chevron’s McKittrick thermal recovery site centers on a critical breach of the Petroleum Safety Orders, specifically California Code of Regulations Title 8, Section 6533(a). This standard mandates rigorous controls for internal combustion engines operating near