Tier 5 Standard

CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO.

📍 841 CHEVRON WAY, RICHMOND, CA 94801🏭 Petroleum Refineries (NAICS 324110)📅 2010-07-29
$8,925.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
366
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. — a petroleum refineries facility located at 841 CHEVRON WAY, RICHMOND, CA 94801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,925.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-07-29.

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 $8,925.00 is approximately in line with 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 91th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 15, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 1, 2011. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,925.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $8,925 penalty is higher than 62% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,167.

$23,167
State Avg
$8,925
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
OSHA Std. 4002 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 15, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5162 C
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $225.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 28, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5189 F01 A
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,050.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 28, 2010Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5189 E04
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $4,050.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 28, 2010Abated: ✓ 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. cited for?

CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. received 4 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,925.00. The inspection opened on 2010-07-29.

How much was CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,925.00 against CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. in RICHMOND, CA. Average per citation: $2,231.25.

Is CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CHEVRON USA, INC. DBA CHEVRON PRODUCTS CO. has a risk score of 3 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 $8,925.00 is above the industry average.