BLANCHARD REFINING COMPANY, LLC
2401 5TH AVENUE SOUTH, TEXAS CITY, TX 77590 · NAICS 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Nov 8, 2023#347093569Nov 8, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347093569$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347093569
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 2023
- Closed
- Apr 5, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,472
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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.
Aug 30, 2023#346951957Aug 30, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346951957$16,1311 viol.1 violation$16,131 in penalties
Inspection #346951957
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 11, 2024
- Closed
- Sep 6, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,484
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,131
- Penalties on Record
- $16,131
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 F01 I A | Other | 1 | 8 | $16,131 | $16,131 | Mar 26, 2024 | - | Mar 11, 2024 |
May 15, 2023#346703127May 15, 2023FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#346703127$31,2502 viol.2 violations$31,250 in penalties
Inspection #346703127
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 2023
- Contested
- Dec 5, 2023
- Final Order
- Jun 24, 2024
- Closed
- Jun 25, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $31,250
- Penalties on Record
- $31,250
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 is killed, two are burned in fire
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $15,625 | $15,625 | Nov 27, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Jun 24, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J05 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $15,625 | $15,625 | Nov 27, 2023 | Dec 5, 2023 | Jun 24, 2024 |
Mar 1, 2023#346537962Mar 1, 2023OpenUnprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#346537962$15,6251 viol.1 violation$15,625 in penalties
Inspection #346537962
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2023
- Contested
- Sep 18, 2023
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,625
- Penalties on Record
- $15,625
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Ave S, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 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 F04 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $15,625 | $15,625 | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | - |
Jun 10, 2019#344071097Jun 10, 2019Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#344071097$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #344071097
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 27, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 27, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Apr 18, 2019#343948147Apr 18, 2019Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#343948147$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343948147
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 2019
- Closed
- Aug 23, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Ave. South, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Dec 19, 2018#343672705Dec 19, 2018Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#343672705$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343672705
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 2018
- Closed
- Dec 20, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,864
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- Industry
- 325110 Petrochemical Manufacturing
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.
Mar 6, 2018#342996873Mar 6, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342996873$12,9343 viol.3 violations$12,934 in penalties
Inspection #342996873
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 2018
- Contested
- Sep 6, 2018
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2019
- Closed
- Mar 18, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,914
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,934
- Penalties on Record
- $12,934
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Ave. South, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
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.
Employee sustains burns from arc flash
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 3 | 2 | $12,934 | $12,934 | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | Jan 7, 2019 |
| 01002E | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | Jan 7, 2019 |
| 01002F | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 V | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 19, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | Jan 7, 2019 |
Mar 6, 2017#342158052Mar 6, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342158052$30,7823 viol.3 violations$30,782 in penalties
Inspection #342158052
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 2017
- Final Order
- Oct 6, 2017
- Closed
- Jun 15, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,782
- Penalties on Record
- $30,782
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $12,675 | $12,675 | Jun 4, 2018 | - | Oct 6, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $5,432 | $5,432 | Sep 18, 2017 | - | Oct 6, 2017 |
| 01004A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $12,675 | $12,675 | Jun 4, 2018 | - | Oct 6, 2017 |
Sep 12, 2016#341811693Sep 12, 2016Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#341811693$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #341811693
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 2016
- Closed
- Jan 31, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2401 5th Avenue South, Texas City, TX 77590
- 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.
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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.
17 inspections, 2014 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,102 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.