DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC — a petroleum refineries facility located at 4550 WRANGLE HILL ROAD, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 30 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $550,653.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-15.
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 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 $550,653.00 is more than 65.4× 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 DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 30 citations spanning 3 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. 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 19, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 29, 2020. Of the 30 total citations, 1 (3%) 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 $18,355.10 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 2019 enforcement action against Delaware City Refining Company, LLC, represented a significant regulatory
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What OSHA violations was DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC cited for?
DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC received 30 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $550,653.00. The inspection opened on 2019-04-15.
How much was DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $550,653.00 against DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC in DELAWARE CITY, DE. Average per citation: $18,355.10.
Is DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DELAWARE CITY REFINING COMPANY, LLC has a risk score of 65 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 Petroleum Refineries facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $550,653.00 is above the industry average.