SHELL OIL COMPANY
HWY. 225 AT CENTER STREET, DEER PARK, TX 77546
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Inspection records
May 3, 2012#334171642May 3, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#334171642$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #334171642
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 1, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 22,420
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536
- Industry
- 237120 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction
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.
Aug 10, 2011#315722371Aug 10, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315722371$22,3005 viol.5 violations$22,300 in penalties
Inspection #315722371
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2011
- Contested
- Feb 27, 2012
- Final Order
- Jul 13, 2012
- Closed
- Oct 24, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,491
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,600
- Penalties on Record
- $22,300
- Site Address
- 5900 Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 75102
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 7 | 0 | ppm |
| Butadiene | 4 | 0 - 1.486687 | ppm |
| Ethyl Benzene | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Gasoline | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 7 | 0 - 9.775696 | ppm |
| Xylene | 1 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 40 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Feb 22, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 4 | 40 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| 01006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 40 | $3,300 | $3,300 | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| 01007 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,500 | $5,500 | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 |
| 01010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 1 | 13 | $3,300 | $1,000 | Feb 8, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 | Jul 13, 2012 |
Jun 17, 2009#311963433Jun 17, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311963433$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311963433
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 2009
- Closed
- Oct 16, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 960
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5900 Hwy 225,, Deer Park, TX 77536
- Industry
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
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.
Apr 24, 2009#311962633Apr 24, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311962633$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311962633
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 2009
- Closed
- Jul 21, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5900 Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 75102
- Industry
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
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.
Dec 18, 2008#311961049Dec 18, 2008Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#311961049$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311961049
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 18, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 2008
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5900 Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 75102
- 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.
Feb 1, 1995#123571333Feb 1, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#123571333$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123571333
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1995
- Closed
- Feb 1, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 225(a) Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Feb 4, 1994#123652513Feb 4, 1994FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#123652513$20,0009 viol.9 violations$20,000 in penalties
Inspection #123652513
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 1994
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,950
- Penalties on Record
- $20,000
- Site Address
- Hwy 225(a) Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
- 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 exposed to hydrogen sulfide gas, one dies
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 H02 V | Serious | 1 | - | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L01 | Serious | 1 | - | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L03 | Serious | 1 | - | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A03 | Serious | 1 | - | $5,000 | $5,000 | Mar 15, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $1,275 | $0 | Mar 29, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 6, 1993#107491300Aug 6, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#107491300$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107491300
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 6, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 6, 1993
- Closed
- Aug 20, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 225(a) Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
- 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 24, 1993#107626319Feb 24, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107626319$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107626319
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 225(a) Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
- 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 26, 1992#107486003Feb 26, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#107486003$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107486003
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 27, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Hwy 225(a) Center St., Deer Park, TX 77536
- 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.
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