PCI NITROGEN, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PCI NITROGEN, LLC — a nitrogenous fertilizer manufacturing facility located at 2001 JACKSON RD., PASADENA, TX 77506 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $69,398.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-02-28.
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 $69,398.00 is more than 8.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325311). 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 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 May 27, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 1, 2020. Of the 8 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 $69,398.00 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 $8,674.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for PCI Nitrogen, LLC reveals a troubling nexus of mechanical integrity failures and procedural lapses
This facility's $69,398 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325311 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $24,330.
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What OSHA violations was PCI NITROGEN, LLC cited for?
PCI NITROGEN, LLC received 8 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $69,398.00. The inspection opened on 2020-02-28.
How much was PCI NITROGEN, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $69,398.00 against PCI NITROGEN, LLC in PASADENA, TX. Average per citation: $8,674.75.
Is PCI NITROGEN, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PCI NITROGEN, LLC has a risk score of 17 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 Nitrogenous Fertilizer Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $69,398.00 is above the industry average.