TEXAS CITY REFINING INC
LOOP 197, TEXAS CITY, TX 77592
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Dec 14, 1987#2396216Dec 14, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2396216$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2396216
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 14, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 475
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14th St. South & Loop 197, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Nov 30, 1987#2396018Nov 30, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2396018$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #2396018
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 14th St. South & Loop 197, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1987 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1987#101088748Jul 13, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101088748$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #101088748
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 13, 1987
- Closed
- Aug 4, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Loop 197, Texas City, TX 77592
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1987 | - | - |
May 8, 1987#100715234May 8, 1987FatalityUnprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#100715234$5603 viol.3 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #100715234
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 8, 1987
- Closed
- Aug 17, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- Loop 197, Texas City, TX 77592
- 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.
One employee killed, one injured in refinery explosion
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B06 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $560 | $560 | Aug 4, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A12 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1987 | - | - |
Mar 4, 1987#103573010Mar 4, 1987FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#103573010$4901 viol.1 violation$490 in penalties
Inspection #103573010
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1987
- Closed
- May 22, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- Loop 197, Texas City, TX 77592
- 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.
One employee killed, one injured in explosion and fire
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $490 | $490 | May 11, 1987 | - | - |
Feb 7, 1986#100271956Feb 7, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100271956$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #100271956
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 7, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 19, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 480
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Loop 197, Texas City, TX 77592
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1986 | - | - |
Feb 28, 1980#16293136Feb 28, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16293136$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16293136
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1980
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Loop #197 At 14th Street, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 I | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 II | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1980 | - | - |
Nov 6, 1979#16293029Nov 6, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#16293029$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16293029
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Loop #197 At 14th Street, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Nov 6, 1979#16271157Nov 6, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#16271157$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16271157
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Loop 197 & 14th St, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Sep 4, 1979#16279341Sep 4, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#16279341$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16279341
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Loop 197 At 14th Street, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
16 inspections, 1973 to 1987. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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