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Pasadena Refining System, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pasadena Refining System, INC. ranks #6,434 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty88% serious
$42,500
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#6,434
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pasadena Refining System, INC. in Pasadena, TX has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pasadena Refining System, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,434 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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, Palmyra Bologna Company, INC. in Palmyra, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $42,500 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#6,434
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pasadena Refining System, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pasadena Refining System, INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,500 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. 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

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 Pasadena Refining System, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONAGRA FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ARROWHEAD PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ADVANCED DRAINAGE SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BP WEST COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLASSIC COIL COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38WINNEBAGO FOUNDRY, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CATTY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MACK HILS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9APEX METAL FINISHING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WESTERN NY CONCRETE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7WEISER ENGINEERING/M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SHOWBEST FIXTURE CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11BUFFALO ROCK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MARTIN CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 187/11 MATERIALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PORT CITY DIE CAST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COLES QUALITY FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMOS LUMBER COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14C.H.I. OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PBF ENERGY WESTERN R…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Pasadena Refining Sy…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Pasadena Refining System, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Pasadena Refining System, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Pasadena Refining System, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,239 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($42,500 assessed).

How Pasadena Refining System, INC. Compares

Pasadena Refining System, INC.'s 8.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-06-30

Last Inspection

2014-08-04

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$14,167

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $14,167 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$115,650

Current Penalty Amount

$42,500

Penalty Reduction

63.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $73,150 from the initial assessment of $115,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pasadena Refining System, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pasadena Refining System, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $42,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $14,167 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pasadena Refining System, INC., both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,500 here).

Ellwood City Forge Company $42,500 PA Palmyra Bologna Company, INC. $42,500 PA Kettle Cuisine, LLC $42,500 MA Champion Foods LLC $42,510 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Conagra Foods LLC 3 insp. Fort Madison, IA Arrowhead Products Corporation 3 insp. Los Alamitos, CA Advanced Drainage Systems, INC 3 insp. Perry, GA BP West Coast Products LLC 3 insp. Carson, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ellwood City Forge Company
Ellwood City, PA
5 inspections $42,500
Palmyra Bologna Company, INC.
Palmyra, PA
4 inspections $42,500
Kettle Cuisine, LLC
LYNN, MA
3 inspections $42,500
Farmers Select LLC
El Paso, TX
2 inspections $42,500
Champion Foods LLC
New Boston, MI
6 inspections $42,510

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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 Pasadena Refining System, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pasadena Refining System, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 21 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 Pasadena Refining System, INC. have? ▼
Pasadena Refining System, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Pasadena Refining System, INC. had? ▼
Pasadena Refining System, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-30 and the most recent on 2014-08-04. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pasadena Refining System, INC.? ▼
Pasadena Refining System, INC. has been assessed $42,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $115,650 (a 63.3% reduction).
Does Pasadena Refining System, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pasadena Refining System, INC. has 21 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 Pasadena Refining System, INC. operate in? ▼
Pasadena Refining System, INC. 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 Pasadena Refining System, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pasadena Refining System, INC. ranks #6,434 (the top 10% 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 Pasadena Refining System, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pasadena Refining System, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $42,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Palmyra Bologna Company, INC. in Palmyra, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,500 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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