MURPHY OIL USA, INC.
2500 E. ST. BERNARD HWY., MERAUX, LA 70075
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Jul 7, 2009#313026163Jul 7, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313026163$62,97122 viol.22 violations$62,971 in penalties
Inspection #313026163
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 29, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 15, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 315
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 22 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $85,500
- Penalties on Record
- $62,971
- Site Address
- 2500 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Meraux, LA 70075
- Industry
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C02 | Serious | 3 | 200 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 ID | Serious | 1 | 50 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 II | Serious | 3 | 50 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Serious | 2 | 200 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 III | Serious | 1 | 125 | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 IV | Serious | 1 | 125 | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 V | Serious | 1 | 125 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L01 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 VI | Serious | 1 | 200 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 IC | Serious | 1 | 125 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 250 | $5,000 | $0 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 G02 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $2,500 | $0 | Jan 19, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 10, 2003#305959850Jun 10, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#305959850$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305959850
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 253
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2500 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Meraux, LA 70075
- Industry
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Jun 6, 2002#304477359Jun 6, 2002Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#304477359$58,50011 viol.11 violations$58,500 in penalties
Inspection #304477359
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 2002
- Closed
- Jul 7, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $72,500
- Penalties on Record
- $58,500
- Site Address
- 2500 E. St. Bernard Hwy, Meraux, LA 70075
- Industry
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
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.
Violations
Violation list (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E05 | Other | 1 | 20 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 I01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $0 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L03 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $0 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D06 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 IID | Serious | 1 | 20 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Dec 26, 2002 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1987#101017754Jun 23, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101017754$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101017754
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 1987
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 237
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2500 E. St. Bernard Hwy., Meraux, LA 70075
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 12 | 0 | f/cc |
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
4 inspections, 1987 to 2009. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: petroleum refineries reported 0.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 11.1%; NAICS 32411 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source