EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2800 DECKER DRIVE, BAYTOWN, TX 77520 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $150,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-12-19.
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 TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 27, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 30, 1996. 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 per-citation average of $37,500.00 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 enforcement profile for this 1994 inspection at the Baytown refinery reveals a catastrophic breakdown in Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols, specifically regarding Management
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What OSHA violations was EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. cited for?
EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $150,000.00. The inspection opened on 1994-12-19.
How much was EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $150,000.00 against EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. in BAYTOWN, TX. Average per citation: $37,500.00.
Is EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EXXON COMPANY, U.S.A. has a risk score of 27 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 $150,000.00 is above the industry average.