MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC — a petroleum refineries facility located at 2555 SAVANNAH AVE, PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,504.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-23.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $19,504.00 is more than 2.3× 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 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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 1, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 20, 2021. Of the 2 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 $19,504.00 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 $9,752.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $19,504 penalty is higher than 62% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $554,495.
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What OSHA violations was MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC cited for?
MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,504.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-23.
How much was MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,504.00 against MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC in PORT ARTHUR, TX. Average per citation: $9,752.00.
Is MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MOTIVA ENTERPRISE LLC has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Petroleum Refineries facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $19,504.00 is above the industry average.