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Port arthur, TX

OSHA inspections and DOL WHD cases sourced from the most recent federal release. Each employer record links to the full inspection or case history.

As of 2024, Port arthur, TX has 33 employers tracked by OSHA with 56 total inspections and $528K in penalties assessed.

33
Employers
56
Inspections
99
Violations
$528K
Penalties

What the Data Says About Port arthur

Workplace safety enforcement records in Port arthur, TX span 33 employers and 56 OSHA inspections, producing an average of 1.7 inspections per employer. Across those inspections, federal inspectors documented 99 violations — a rate of 1.77 violations per inspection. Cumulative penalties assessed against local employers reach $528K, averaging $16K per tracked employer.

Penalty activity in this city is concentrated: MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC alone accounts for $36K in current OSHA penalties, representing 6.9% of the citywide total. The 99 violations on record include every citation category OSHA tracks — serious, willful, repeat, and other-than-serious. Because OSHA prioritizes complaint-driven and high-hazard inspections, cities with active enforcement footprints like Port arthur typically represent workplaces where either workers filed reports or inspectors targeted known industry risks.

For job seekers, workers, and journalists, these 33 employer records provide a verifiable compliance trail. Each record below links to that employer's full inspection history, violation breakdown, and penalty timeline. The underlying data comes directly from the U.S. Department of Labor's public enforcement database and reflects current assessed amounts following any settlements, informal conferences, or formal contests.

Top Employers in Port arthur

# Employer Inspections Violations Penalty
1 MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC
Manufacturing
8 6 $36K
2 GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS
Manufacturing
3 13 $206K
3 GERMAN PELLETS TEXAS, LLC
Manufacturing
2 19 $156K
4 Carniceria La Vaquita
Retail Trade
0 0 $0
5 Orbital Insulation Corporation
Construction
0 0 $0
6 VESSEL REPAIR, INC.
Manufacturing
2 9 $22K
7 BRANDSAFWAY LLC
Construction
2 5 $16K
8 TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA, INC.
Manufacturing
2 3 $12K
9 Chemtex
Professional & Technical Services
0 0 $0
10 MPW MANUFACTURING SERVICES, LLC
Utilities
2 3 $11K

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All Employers in Port arthur, TX

Employer Industry Inspections Penalty
MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC Manufacturing 8 $36K
GERMAN PELLETS OF TEXAS Manufacturing 3 $206K
GERMAN PELLETS TEXAS, LLC Manufacturing 2 $156K
Carniceria La Vaquita Retail Trade 0 $0
Orbital Insulation Corporation Construction 0 $0
VESSEL REPAIR, INC. Manufacturing 2 $22K
BRANDSAFWAY LLC Construction 2 $16K
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS & REFINING USA, INC. Manufacturing 2 $12K
Chemtex Professional & Technical Services 0 $0
MPW MANUFACTURING SERVICES, LLC Utilities 2 $11K
KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILROAD Transportation & Warehousing 2 $10K
MOTIVA COMPANY Manufacturing 2 $10K
BECON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Construction 3 $10K
TUBAL-CAIN GAS FREE SERVICES, INC. Transportation & Warehousing 2 $10K
Port Arthur Police Department Other 0 $0
Studio 6 Motel Accommodation & Food Services 0 $0
TAYLOR METAL WORKS & PIPE CO., INC. Manufacturing 2 $8K
GULF COPPER Manufacturing 2 $7K
Saigon Market Retail Trade 0 $0
Kimmys Cafe Accommodation & Food Services 0 $0
JOSE EDUARDO ZARATE Construction 2 $5K
Baymont Inns & Suites Accommodation & Food Services 0 $0
OXBOW CALCINING LLC Manufacturing 2 $4K
TOTAL PETROCHEMICALS & REFINERY USA, INC. Manufacturing 2 $3K
The Olive Packing Company Manufacturing 0 $0
Liberty Tax Service Professional & Technical Services 0 $0
ECHO MAINTENANCE, L.L.C. Construction 2 $1K
VALERO ENERGY CORPORATION PORT ARTHUR REFINERY Manufacturing 4 $0
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY, LP - PORT ARTHUR FACILITY Manufacturing 2 $0
MASON CONSTRUCTION, LTD Construction 2 $0
CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMPANY LP Manufacturing 2 $0
U.S. DOL-OSHA HOUSTON SOUTH AREA OFFICE Public Administration 2 $0
NEWTRON BEAUMONT, L.L.C. Construction 2 $0

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data — U.S. Department of Labor (data.dol.gov)
Source: Wage & Hour Division (WHD) Compliance Actions — U.S. Department of Labor

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