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Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. ranks #595 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 77 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty70% serious
$190,404
OSHA penalties
77
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#595
of 99,447 penalized employers

Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. in Cotton Valley, LA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 77 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $190,404. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 77 violations, averaging 25.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #595 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 54 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $190,200 in current penalties.

25.7
violations per inspection
70.1%
of violations were serious
#595
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 77 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (25.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. runs far above peers (12.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$190,404 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($190,404) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $190,404 $0 $55,000+ every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.422.041.561.080.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORTEX PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ABC COKE-DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38ALKON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TATE & LYLE INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. ZINC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAFFIELD FISHERIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SOLARIS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PENNAKEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17R BRAUN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27MARQUEZ BROTHERS INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JOHNS MANVILLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HANDI-FOIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TENNESSEE BUSINESS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OMYA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS MARBLE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LITE METALS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CAB INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Calumet Lubricants C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 77
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 77 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. sits at penalty rank #331 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($190,404 assessed).

How Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. Compares

Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.'s 25.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (12.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-09-15

Last Inspection

2019-07-30

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

25.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$63,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 25.7 violations per visit. That's $63,468 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

54

Serious

70.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

23

Other-Than-Serious

29.9% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$238,343

Current Penalty Amount

$190,404

Penalty Reduction

20.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,939 from the initial assessment of $238,343. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 77 8.0
Total Penalty $190,404 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $63,468 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P., both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($190,404 here).

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works $190,200 ME American Nitrile Operations, LLC. $190,650 OH Wenco Energy Corporation $190,008 OK Guam Industrial Services, INC. $190,804 GU

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Mortex Products, INC. 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX Abc Coke-Division of Drummond Company 3 insp. Tarrant, AL Eaton Corporation 3 insp. Horseheads, NY Alkon Corporation 3 insp. Fremont, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works
Bath, ME
2 inspections $190,200
American Nitrile Operations, LLC.
Grove City, OH
3 inspections $190,650
Guam Industrial Services, INC.
Santa Rita, GU
7 inspections $190,804
Los Angeles Fresh Cut Corp
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
The Exclusive Poultry
Hacienda Heights, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 77 violations across 3 inspections, including 54 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. have? ▼
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. has 77 OSHA violations on record, including 54 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $190,404.
How many OSHA inspections has Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. had? ▼
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-15 and the most recent on 2019-07-30. This averages 25.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.? ▼
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. has been assessed $190,404 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $238,343 (a 20.1% reduction).
Does Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. has 54 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. operate in? ▼
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P. ranks #595 (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Calumet Lubricants CO., L.P.'s total OSHA penalty of $190,404 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (12.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, General Dynamics Bath Iron Works in Bath, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $190,200 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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