Inspection #342895091
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of KERN OIL AND REFINING COMPANY at 7724 E. Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307 on Jan 19, 2018. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Sep 3, 2019.
OSHA documented 13 violations (2 serious, 11 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $35,400. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 342895091
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2018
- Closed
- Sep 3, 2019
- Contested
- Sep 5, 2018
- Final Order
- Nov 21, 2018
- Total Violations
- 13
- Penalties on Record
- $35,400
- Initial Penalties
- $52,600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Establishment
- Address
- 7724 E. Panama Lane, Bakersfield, CA 93307
- Industry
- 324110 Petroleum Refineries
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #348148891 | Jul 17, 2025 | Planned (H) | 5 violations | $3,285 |
| #345882989 | Apr 7, 2022 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $18,000 |
| #344723093 | Apr 9, 2020 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $9,900 |
| #344663372 | Feb 28, 2020 | Accident (A) | 3 violations | $14,550 |
| #343958633 | Apr 25, 2019 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #343331542 | Jul 19, 2018 | Referral (C) | 4 violations | $30,385 |
| #342775558 | Nov 8, 2017 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $25,000 |
| #342740651 | Oct 19, 2017 | Referral (C) | 3 violations | $37,126 |
| #317188159 | Dec 27, 2013 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #316817170 | Apr 18, 2013 | Planned (H) | 17 violations | $20,145 |
| #316816826 | Mar 13, 2013 | Planned (H) | 3 violations | $1,120 |
| #125877662 | Jul 7, 2009 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #125762997 | Dec 27, 2007 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $4,000 |
| #301125878 | Sep 12, 2006 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #301125209 | Jun 28, 2006 | Accident (A) | No violations | |
| #125762351 | Jun 25, 2005 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | |
| #120337290 | Jan 19, 2005 | Accident (A) | 11 violations | $33,795 |
| #125755231 | Jun 4, 2004 | Accident (A) | 3 violations | $1,275 |
| #119973436 | Mar 18, 1996 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $300 |
| #119973444 | Mar 18, 1996 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $300 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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Inspection closed Sep 3, 2019.
2 serious, 11 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Violations
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 461(C) | Other | $400 | $400 | Aug 17, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01003 | 2340.12 OSHA citation code: 23400012 A | Other | $600 | $600 | Aug 30, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01006 | 5162(A) | Other | $600 | $600 | Dec 18, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01007 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 D07 | Other | $600 | $600 | Aug 30, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01008 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 F02 | Other | $600 | $600 | Dec 18, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01009 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 N01 | Other | $600 | $600 | Dec 18, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01010 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 N02 | Other | $600 | $400 | Mar 29, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01012 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 O05 | Other | $600 | $600 | Mar 29, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01013 | 6844(A) | Other | $600 | $600 | Mar 29, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 01014 | 6845(A) | Other | $600 | $600 | Dec 18, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 02001 | 3308 Hot Pipes and Hot Surfaces | Serious | $14,400 | $8,800 | Mar 29, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 03001 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 J02 | Serious | $18,000 | $9,000 | Dec 18, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
| 04001 | 5189.1 OSHA citation code: 51890001 N03 | Other | $14,400 | $12,000 | Mar 29, 2019 | Sep 5, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 |
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.
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