HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED — a all other basic organic chemical manufacturing facility located at 6001 HIGHWAY 366, PORT NECHES, TX 77651 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-01-11.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $25,000.00 is more than 3.0× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325199). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 July 8, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 8, 2005. Of the 11 total citations, 2 (18%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $25,000.00 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 $2,272.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325199 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $23,232.
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What OSHA violations was HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED cited for?
HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED received 11 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-01-11.
How much was HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED in PORT NECHES, TX. Average per citation: $2,272.73.
Is HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HUNTSMAN PROPYLENE OXIDE, LIMITED has a risk score of 20 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.