Blanchard Refining Company, LLC: OSHA inspection 346703127
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Closed case Fatality/Catastrophe inspection
Blanchard Refining Company, LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 2
- Proposed penalty
- $31,250
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 2
OSHA opened inspection 346703127 at Blanchard Refining Company, LLC in Texas City, TX on May 15, 2023 (fatality/catastrophe inspection). The record lists 2 violations (2 serious), with $31,250 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (2 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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2 citations · $31,250
Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals
- 1910.119(j)(4)(iii)
- 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies
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All 2 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) | Serious | 4 | $15,625.00 | $15,625.00 | November 27, 2023 |
| 01004 | 1910.119(j)(5) Equipment deficiencies | Serious | 4 | $15,625.00 | $15,625.00 | November 27, 2023 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Blanchard Refining Company, LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 346703127, OSHA proposed $31,250 in penalties. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was Blanchard Refining Company, LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.119 (Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals): 2.
What is a fatality/catastrophe inspection?
OSHA opens a fatality/catastrophe inspection after a work-related death or an event that sends workers to the hospital. The inspection type alone does not establish the cause; read the cited standards and the final case outcome on osha.gov.
Is OSHA inspection 346703127 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2025-06-25.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.