MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP — a petroleum refineries facility located at 484 EAST SIXTH STREET, EL DORADO, AR 71762 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 38 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $118,700.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-03-23.
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 $118,700.00 is more than 14.1× 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 AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 38 citations spanning 1 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 September 21, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 20, 2012. Of the 38 total citations, 15 (39%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $118,700.00 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 $3,123.68 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Martin Operating Partnership’s El Dorado refinery reveals a profound systemic collapse of Process Safety
This facility's $118,700 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $47,422.
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What OSHA violations was MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP cited for?
MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP received 38 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $118,700.00. The inspection opened on 2010-03-23.
How much was MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $118,700.00 against MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP in EL DORADO, AR. Average per citation: $3,123.68.
Is MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MARTIN OPERATING PARTNERSHIP, LP has a risk score of 48 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 $118,700.00 is above the industry average.