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Shell Oil Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shell Oil Company ranks #15,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$22,300
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shell Oil Company in Deer Park, TX has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shell Oil Company 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,440 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Z. Stupka Carpentry, LLC in Westport, CT is another construction employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $22,300 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
91.7%
of violations were serious
#15,440
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Shell Oil Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shell Oil Company runs well above peers (3.3x 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

$22,300 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Shell Oil Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCS METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25ARP RENOVATION LLC/A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DOMINGUEZ AND SONS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5RIGOBERTO ZETINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8A-C ELECTRIC COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6T-G EXCAVATING INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8DENVER TRANSIT CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0FCL CONSTRUCTION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DIRECT BUILDER'S TRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MLD CARPENTRY, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEGURA ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BOROUGH OF EATONTOWN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ERICKSON FRAMING CA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TROPICAL BREEZE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ARIAS ROOFING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SJ&L GENERAL CONTRAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5JAMES R. TAYLOR & SO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GEORGE MONTGOMERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6H. H. HUNT HOMES HAM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A&A CONSTRUCTIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Shell Oil Company, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Shell Oil Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Shell Oil Company in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shell Oil Company ranks #3,769 at $22,300 current penalty.

How Shell Oil Company Compares

Shell Oil Company's 6.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-10

Last Inspection

2012-05-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $11,150 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

91.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

8.3% 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

$64,600

Current Penalty Amount

$22,300

Penalty Reduction

65.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,300 from the initial assessment of $64,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Shell Oil Company compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shell Oil Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 12 3.3
Total Penalty $22,300 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,150 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,300 here).

Gemini Exteriors, INC. $22,300 NH Mejia Construction, LLC $22,300 GA Z. Stupka Carpentry, LLC $22,300 CT Spivey Utility Construction Company $22,285 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

CS Metals, INC. 2 insp. Saint Marys, OH Arp Renovation LLC/a.R.P. Roofing & Siding LLC 2 insp. Hampden, ME Dominguez and Sons Construction Company 2 insp. Pickerington, OH Rigoberto Zetina 2 insp. Hoschton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gemini Exteriors, INC.
Hudson, NH
3 inspections $22,300
Quest Contracting INC.
El Paso, TX
4 inspections $22,300
Mejia Construction, LLC
Rincon, GA
2 inspections $22,300
Z. Stupka Carpentry, LLC
Westport, CT
2 inspections $22,300
Astro Interior Contracting, Inc. (ET Booth)
Mableton, GA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Shell Oil Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Shell Oil Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shell Oil Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Shell Oil Company have? ▼
Shell Oil Company has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Shell Oil Company had? ▼
Shell Oil Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-10 and the most recent on 2012-05-03. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shell Oil Company? ▼
Shell Oil Company has been assessed $22,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $64,600 (a 65.5% reduction).
Does Shell Oil Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shell Oil Company has 11 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 Shell Oil Company operate in? ▼
Shell Oil Company operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237120). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Shell Oil Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shell Oil Company ranks #15,440 (the top quarter 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 Shell Oil Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shell Oil Company's total OSHA penalty of $22,300 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (3.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Z. Stupka Carpentry, LLC in Westport, CT is a similar construction employer with $22,300 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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