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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a accident inspection of AMOCO OIL COMPANY WHITING REFINERY at 2815 Indianapolis Blvd, Whiting, IN 46394 on Oct 31, 1988. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jan 22, 1991.
OSHA documented 61 violations (34 serious, 27 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $12,620. 1 incident investigation summary is associated with this inspection. This inspection is linked to 1 accident report in OSHA records.
This employer has 6 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data.
Three employees killed, one burned in oil refinery explosion
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | $3,400 | $2,550 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01002 | 19100023 A06 Ladders | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01003 | 19100023 C01 Ladders | Serious | $600 | $450 | Mar 20, 1989 |
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.
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Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment matching are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Establishment matching is based on employer name and location as reported in inspection records; some establishments may appear under multiple name variations. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
| 01004 | 19100036 B08 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes | Serious | $600 | $300 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01005 | 19100106 I03 II Flammable Liquids | Serious | $300 | $300 | Jan 8, 1991 |
| 01006 | 19100107 C02 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 8, 1991 |
| 01007 | 19100151 C Medical Services and First Aid | Serious | $700 | $470 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01008 | 19100179 L03 IIB Overhead and Gantry Cranes | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01009 | 19100184 F05 III Slings | Serious | $600 | $450 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01010 | 19100212 A05 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01011 | 19100213 D01 Woodworking Machinery Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Mar 20, 1989 |
| 01012A | 19100213 H01 Woodworking Machinery Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01012B | 19100213 H03 Woodworking Machinery Requirements | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01012C | 19100213 H04 Woodworking Machinery Requirements | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01013 | 19100215 A02 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01014A | 19100215 A04 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01014B | 19100215 A04 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01014C | 19100215 B09 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1991 |
| 01014D | 19100215 B09 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01015A | 19100219 D01 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01015B | 19100219 E01 I Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01015C | 19100219 E03 I Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1990 |
| 01016 | 19100252 A02 IVC Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Serious | $600 | $450 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01017 | 19100252 A02 V6 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01018 | 19100252 B04 IVC Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01019 | 19100252 B04 III Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01020 | 19100252 E02 III Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01021 | 19100303 G02 I Electrical - General Requirements | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01022 | 19100304 A02 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01023 | 19100304 F04 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01024 | 19100304 F05 V Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection | Serious | $600 | $450 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01025 | 19100305 B01 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Serious | $500 | $375 | Jan 30, 1991 |
| 01026 | 19100305 B02 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Serious | $500 | $375 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 01027 | 19100305 G02 III Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Serious | $600 | $450 | Dec 19, 1990 |
| 02001 | 19100022 A02 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02002 | 19100022 A03 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02003 | 19100022 D01 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02004 | 19100023 A09 Ladders | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02005 | 19100025 D01 X Stairways | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02006 | 19100037 Q05 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02007 | 19100101 B Compressed Gases (General Requirements) | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02011 | 19100132 A Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02012 | 19100141 A04 I Sanitation | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02013 | 19100157 C01 Portable Fire Extinguishers | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 |
| 02014 | 19100157 E03 Portable Fire Extinguishers | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02015 | 19100165 B02 Employee Alarm Systems | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02016 | 19100176 A Handling Materials - General | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02017 | 19100178 P01 Powered Industrial Trucks | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02018 | 19100179 E04 Overhead and Gantry Cranes | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02019 | 19100179 L03 III Overhead and Gantry Cranes | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02020 | 19100215 D01 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02021 | 19100242 A Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02022 | 19100242 B Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02023 | 19100252 A02 IIB Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1989 |
| 02024 | 19100303 G01 II Electrical - General Requirements | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02025 | 19100304 F05 IVA Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02026 | 19100305 A01 I Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02027 | 19100305 A02 IIIG Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02028 | 19100305 G01 I Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
| 02029 | 19100305 G02 II Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1989 |
| 02030 | 19101200 F01 Hazard Communication | Other | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1989 |
