PLAINS MARKETING, L.P.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. — a pipeline transportation of crude oil facility located at CALCASIEUS REFINNING CO. 4359 W. TANK FARM RD., LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,711.00. The inspection case was opened on 2020-01-13.
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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,711.00 is 82% above the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 486110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 June 2, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 28, 2020. Of the 1 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 total proposed penalty of $7,711.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. cited for?
PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,711.00. The inspection opened on 2020-01-13.
How much was PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,711.00 against PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Average per citation: $7,711.00.
Is PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PLAINS MARKETING, L.P. has a risk score of 1 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 Pipeline Transportation of Crude Oil facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $7,711.00 is above the industry average.