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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Houston, TX

Petromax Refining Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Petromax Refining Company, LLC ranks #8,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty86% serious
$35,440
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Petromax Refining Company, LLC in Houston, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,440. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Petromax Refining Company, LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,343 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nova Sand in Hobbs, NM is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#8,343
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Petromax Refining Company, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Petromax Refining Company, LLC runs far above peers (7.8x 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

$35,440 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Petromax Refining Company, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.002.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCALMAT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3BAKER HUGHES OILFIEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRIGADE ENERGY SERVI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0TRILOBITE TESTING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PALADIN SURFACE LOGG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WESTERN POZZOLAN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WEST COAST AGGREGATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0SAMSON RESOURCES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CAPSTAR DRILLING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MACK ENERGY CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3OIL STATES INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GESELL'S PUMP SALES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LUCKY SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1CUDD PRESSURE CONTRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3QUEST DRILLING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0EOG RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0UPLAND ROCK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FIVE STAR OILFIELD S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4OIL STATES ENERGY SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Petromax Refining Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Petromax Refining Company, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Petromax Refining Company, LLC in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

Among 1,117 Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas employers with OSHA penalties on file, Petromax Refining Company, LLC ranks #64 at $35,440 current penalty.

How Petromax Refining Company, LLC Compares

Petromax Refining Company, LLC's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector average of 3.1 violations per employer.

Against the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-11-29

Last Inspection

2019-10-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,720

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $17,720 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$51,737

Current Penalty Amount

$35,440

Penalty Reduction

31.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,297 from the initial assessment of $51,737. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Petromax Refining Company, LLC compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Petromax Refining Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.2
Violations 7 3.1
Total Penalty $35,440 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,720 $2,042
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Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Petromax Refining Company, LLC, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,440 here).

Transload and Logistics LLC $36,554 OK Syar Industries INC $36,730 CA Bellaire Oil CO. $36,830 CA Eureka Resources, LLC $36,900 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Calmat CO. 2 insp. Napa, CA Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations, INC. 2 insp. Montrose, PA Brigade Energy Services 2 insp. Gillette, WY Eog Resources, INC. 2 insp. Jal, NM

Nearby & Similar Employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Radford Quarries
Boone, NC
0 inspections $0
Wyoming Casing Service
Rock Springs, WY
0 inspections $0
Nova Sand
Hobbs, NM
0 inspections $0
Luciani Pump Company Inc.
Healdsburg, CA
0 inspections $0
AggieTech Energy Services - Midland
Midland, TX
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 Petromax Refining Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Petromax Refining Company, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Petromax Refining Company, LLC have? ▼
Petromax Refining Company, LLC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,440.
How many OSHA inspections has Petromax Refining Company, LLC had? ▼
Petromax Refining Company, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-11-29 and the most recent on 2019-10-09. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Petromax Refining Company, LLC? ▼
Petromax Refining Company, LLC has been assessed $35,440 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,737 (a 31.5% reduction).
Does Petromax Refining Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Petromax Refining Company, LLC has 6 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 Petromax Refining Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Petromax Refining Company, LLC operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 211112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Petromax Refining Company, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Petromax Refining Company, LLC ranks #8,343 (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 Petromax Refining Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Petromax Refining Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $35,440 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nova Sand in Hobbs, NM is a similar mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with $0 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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