Manufacturing · Linden, NJ

Phillips 66

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Phillips 66 ranks #6,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 10 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty20% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$42,257
OSHA penalties: 10
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #6,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Phillips 66 in Linden, NJ has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,257. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Phillips 66 11 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 0.9 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,488 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Creative Energy Foods, INC. in Oakland, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $42,250 in current penalties.

0.9
violations per inspection: 20.0%
of violations were serious: #6,488
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 77/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (0.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Phillips 66

$42,257
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Phillips 66 runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$42,257 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Phillips 66.

Phillips 66 has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Phillips 66 in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Phillips 66 ranks #3,269 at $42,257 current penalty.

How Phillips 66 Compares

Phillips 66's 0.91 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-23

Last Inspection

2023-03-22

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,842

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.9 violations per visit. That's $3,842 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

20.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$59,909

Current Penalty Amount

$42,257

Penalty Reduction

29.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,652 from the initial assessment of $59,909. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Phillips 66 compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Phillips 66	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	10	8.0
Total Penalty	$42,257	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,842	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Phillips 66, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,257 here).

Basf $42,255 MO Creative Energy Foods, INC. $42,250 CA Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC $42,248 GA California Steel Industries INC $42,245 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 11 insp. Live Oak, FL Boomerang Rubber, INC. 11 insp. Botkins, OH Kumho Tire Georgia, INC. 11 insp. Macon, GA Lopez Foods, INC. 11 insp. Oklahoma City, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Basf

Palmyra, MO

2 inspections $42,255

Creative Energy Foods, INC.

Oakland, CA

2 inspections $42,250

Super Source Inc.

Kennesaw, GA

0 inspections $0

Flowers Bakery of Suwanee, LLC

Suwanee, GA

8 inspections $42,248

California Steel Industries INC

Fontana, CA

6 inspections $42,245

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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 Phillips 66 safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Phillips 66's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 10 violations across 11 inspections, including 2 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 Phillips 66 have? ▼

Phillips 66 has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,257.

How many OSHA inspections has Phillips 66 had? ▼

Phillips 66 has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-23 and the most recent on 2023-03-22. This averages 0.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Phillips 66? ▼

Phillips 66 has been assessed $42,257 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $59,909 (a 29.5% reduction).

Does Phillips 66 have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Phillips 66 has 2 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 Phillips 66 operate in? ▼

Phillips 66 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 Phillips 66 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Phillips 66 ranks #6,488 (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 Phillips 66's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Phillips 66's total OSHA penalty of $42,257 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Creative Energy Foods, INC. in Oakland, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,250 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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