LYONDELL BASELL
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LYONDELL BASELL — a plastics material and resin manufacturing facility located at 1515 MILLER CUT OFF RD, LA PORTE, TX 77571 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $54,612.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-07-28.
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 $54,612.00 is more than 6.5× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325211). 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 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 January 7, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 11, 2022. Of the 5 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $54,612.00 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 $10,922.40 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this inspection reveals a profound breakdown in Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols
This facility's $54,612 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325211 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $28,670.
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What OSHA violations was LYONDELL BASELL cited for?
LYONDELL BASELL received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $54,612.00. The inspection opened on 2021-07-28.
How much was LYONDELL BASELL fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $54,612.00 against LYONDELL BASELL in LA PORTE, TX. Average per citation: $10,922.40.
Is LYONDELL BASELL a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LYONDELL BASELL has a risk score of 12 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 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $54,612.00 is above the industry average.