Tier 3 Elevated

PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY

📍 3333 MIDWAY AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71109🏭 Petroleum Refineries (NAICS 324110)📅 2000-01-20
$160,000.00
Total Penalties
7
Citations
28/100
Risk Score
364
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY — a petroleum refineries facility located at 3333 MIDWAY AVE, SHREVEPORT, LA 71109 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $160,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-01-20.

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 $160,000.00 is more than 19.0× 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 17, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 18, 2002. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $22,857.14 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The enforcement profile for the Shreveport Refinery reveals a profound breakdown in Process Safety Management (PSM) protocols,

Industry Benchmark (LA)

This facility's $160,000 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 324110 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $248,100.

$248,100
State Avg
$160,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 7 Citations
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(04)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $9,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(03)
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Unclassified
Penalty: $151,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(01)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(c)(02)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(03)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(03)
Process Safety Management
Unclassified
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 17, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY cited for?

PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY received 7 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $160,000.00. The inspection opened on 2000-01-20.

How much was PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $160,000.00 against PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY in SHREVEPORT, LA. Average per citation: $22,857.14.

Is PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, PENNZOIL-QUAKER STATE CO. SHREVEPORT REFINERY has a risk score of 28 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 $160,000.00 is above the industry average.