OSHA NEP Fines
October 14th, 2009 | by Dr. Saraf |
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OSHA inspected 42 refineries between June 2007 - February 2009. Below is a summary of violations for 30 refineries.
| Type of Violation | Number of Violation | Total Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| Willful | 6 | $379,000 |
| Repeat | 17 | $447,500 |
| Serious | 462 | $1,661,705 |
| Unclassified | 9 | $429,000 |
| Others | 29 | $31,450 |
| Total | 523 | $2,948,655 |
The average penalty for each violation is $ 5,650.
The average penalty per refinery is $ 98,300.
Contrast these numbers with $700 million that cost BP for fatality and personal injury claims related to the Texas City incident.
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