AMOCO OIL COMPANY WHITING REFINERY
2815 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD, WHITING, IN 46394
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Inspection records
Oct 26, 1992#124064510Oct 26, 1992Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#124064510$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124064510
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 13, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
May 7, 1990#108575143May 7, 1990Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#108575143$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108575143
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 6, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Two employees injured in explosion in vapor recovery unit
Apr 10, 1990#108646811Apr 10, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#108646811$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108646811
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 9, 1990
- Closed
- Mar 6, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Feb 20, 1990#108646019Feb 20, 1990FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#108646019$64,50019 viol.19 violations$64,500 in penalties
Inspection #108646019
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 1990
- Contested
- Sep 12, 1990
- Final Order
- Nov 8, 1998
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 11 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $118,000
- Penalties on Record
- $64,500
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Two employees killed, four injured in explosion and fire
Violations
Violation list (7 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,000 | $0 | Oct 4, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
| 01002 | 2200080101 | Serious | 2 | 999 | $1,000 | $0 | Aug 23, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
| 01003 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,000 | $0 | Aug 23, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
| 01004 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 3 | 15 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 23, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,000 | $500 | Aug 23, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Aug 23, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 II | Serious | 1 | 999 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Oct 4, 1990 | Sep 12, 1990 | Nov 8, 1998 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 9, 1988#104071857Nov 9, 1988Accident (A) · Complete scope, Health#104071857$61,35034 viol.34 violations$61,350 in penalties
Inspection #104071857
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 1989
- Contested
- Jun 1, 1989
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 4, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 34
- Violation Types
- 31 serious, 1 willful, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $154,400
- Penalties on Record
- $61,350
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 34 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 400.317 | Serious | 1 | 160 | $500 | $375 | May 15, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01002 | 220008010100002 | Serious | 10 | 160 | $12,000 | $5,000 | Jun 12, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01003A | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,000 | $500 | Jun 12, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01003D | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 F03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1991 |
| 01004 | 220008010100002 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $900 | $675 | May 11, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01005A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 C06 | Serious | 1 | 34 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jun 12, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1991 |
| 01005B | 22000801012 | Serious | 2 | 160 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1989 | Jun 1, 1989 | Dec 7, 1991 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 34 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 31, 1988#104082755Oct 31, 1988FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#104082755$12,62061 viol.61 violations$12,620 in penalties
Inspection #104082755
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1989
- Contested
- Apr 24, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 22, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 61
- Violation Types
- 34 serious, 27 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,000
- Penalties on Record
- $12,620
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Three employees killed, one burned in oil refinery explosion
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Apr 24, 1989. Final orders are recorded through Dec 7, 1990. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 61 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 4 | 38 | $3,400 | $2,550 | Jan 30, 1991 | Apr 24, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 | Apr 24, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $450 | Mar 20, 1989 | Apr 24, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01004 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B08 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $600 | $300 | Jan 30, 1991 | Apr 24, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 I03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $300 | $300 | Jan 8, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $500 | $375 | Jan 8, 1991 | Apr 24, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
| 01007 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 8 | 43 | $700 | $470 | Dec 19, 1990 | Apr 24, 1989 | Dec 7, 1990 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 61 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 16, 1988#104003298Apr 16, 1988Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#104003298$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #104003298
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 1988
- Closed
- Oct 11, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employees burned in filter unit explosion
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 D02 VIC | Serious | 1 | 80 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jul 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 III | Other | 1 | 80 | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 1988 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
7 inspections, 1988 to 1992. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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