HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING — a petroleum refineries facility located at 393 S. 800 W., WOODS CROSS, UT 84087 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $91,750.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-05-01.
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 $91,750.00 is more than 10.9× 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 UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 37 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 October 23, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 16, 2010. Of the 37 total citations, 6 (16%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $91,750.00 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 $2,479.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2008 enforcement action against Holly Refining and Marketing revealed deep-seated systemic
This facility's $91,750 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in UT. The state average penalty for this industry is $69,373.
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What OSHA violations was HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING cited for?
HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING received 37 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $91,750.00. The inspection opened on 2008-05-01.
How much was HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $91,750.00 against HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING in WOODS CROSS, UT. Average per citation: $2,479.73.
Is HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOLLY REFINING AND MARKETING has a risk score of 43 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 $91,750.00 is above the industry average.