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Lyondell Basell

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lyondell Basell has a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty100% serious
$54,612
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#4,472
of 100,495 penalized employers

Lyondell Basell in LA Porte, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $54,612. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lyondell Basell 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 5 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Don Julio's Bakery #1 (Torres Bakery #1) in Elsa, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
96%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Lyondell Basell compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lyondell Basell runs well above peers (3.5x 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

$54,612 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. This employer $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

What the Data Says About Lyondell Basell

The federal enforcement record for Lyondell Basell in LA Porte, TX includes 2 OSHA inspections and 5 violations, translating to 2.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 5 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $54,612 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $54,612 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $27,306. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2018-09-05 to 2021-07-28, a window of roughly 3 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-09-05

Last Inspection

2021-07-28

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$27,306

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $27,306 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$54,612

Current Penalty Amount

$54,612

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lyondell Basell compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lyondell Basell Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 5 7.8
Total Penalty $54,612 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $27,306 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lyondell Basell safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lyondell Basell's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Lyondell Basell have? ▼
Lyondell Basell has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $54,612.
How many OSHA inspections has Lyondell Basell had? ▼
Lyondell Basell has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-09-05 and the most recent on 2021-07-28. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lyondell Basell? ▼
Lyondell Basell has been assessed $54,612 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Lyondell Basell have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lyondell Basell has 5 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 Lyondell Basell operate in? ▼
Lyondell Basell operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325211). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Lyondell Basell's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lyondell Basell's total OSHA penalty of $54,612 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Don Julio's Bakery #1 (Torres Bakery #1) in Elsa, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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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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