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Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas · Anacortes, WA

Shell Oil Products U.S.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shell Oil Products U.S. ranks #5,554 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 10 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$47,300
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#5,554
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shell Oil Products U.S. in Anacortes, WA has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,300. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Products U.S. 8 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,554 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 runs well above peers (3.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $225,679 in back wages owed to 202 affected workers. For comparison, Greene's Energy Group, LLC (Second main file) in Lafayette, LA is another mining, quarrying, oil & gas employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#5,554
of 99,447 penalized employers
$225,679
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 36/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $226K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($226K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Shell Oil Products U.S. compares on OSHA penalties

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

in penalties

What this shows Shell Oil Products U.S. runs far above peers (10.4x 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

$47,300 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%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Shell Oil Products U.S..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.109.719.429.138.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORONET CONCRETE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11CALAVERAS MATERIALS,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13SILICA RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11TAPO ROCK & SAND INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4GOOSE HILL ROCK, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 0MINNESOTA MINING & M…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31CACTUS DRILLING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8SANTA PAULA MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 25MP MINE OPERATIONS LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37SEARLES VALLEY MINER…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13GRANITE CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9CALMAT CO, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2HI-GRADE MATERIALS CO., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3KELLOG CREEK AGGREGA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9SILICA RESOURCES, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6AGCON, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28SUPERIOR READY MIX C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10HOLLIDAY ROCK COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5SUPERIOR READY MIX C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9Shell Oil Products U…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10
Shell Oil Products U.S. has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Shell Oil Products U.S. in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas enforcement ledger

In Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas, Shell Oil Products U.S. sits at penalty rank #39 of 1,117 penalized establishments ($47,300 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Shell Oil Products U.S. at rank #57 of 717 employers ($225,679 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $47,300 OSHA penalties plus $225,679 WHD back wages (82.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Shell Oil Products U.S. Compares

Shell Oil Products U.S.'s 1.25 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 (10.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-02-09

Last Inspection

2015-01-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,913

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,042

What this shows 8 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $5,913 per inspection vs. the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas average of $2,042.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

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

$66,750

Current Penalty Amount

$47,300

Penalty Reduction

29.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$272,979

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,450 from the initial assessment of $66,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$225,679
Employees Affected
202
WHD Violations
252
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,117
Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average
$225,679

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Shell Oil Products U.S. owed $225,679 in back wages to 202 employees across 1 case and 252 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas

How Shell Oil Products U.S. compares to the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector, which has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shell Oil Products U.S. Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.2
Violations 10 3.1
Total Penalty $47,300 $4,539
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,913 $2,042
View all 2,294 employers in Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas →

Nationwide Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shell Oil Products U.S., both outside WA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,300 here).

Smithbridge Guam, INC. $47,386 GU Chosen Construction, INC $46,683 AK Nabors Drilling USA, LP $46,450 CO Mason Well Service $48,300 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Coronet Concrete Products, INC. 8 insp. Indio, CA Calaveras Materials, INC. 8 insp. Merced, CA Silica Resources, INC. 8 insp. Browns Valley, CA Tapo Rock & Sand INC 8 insp. Simi Valley, CA

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

Showing 5 of 2293 other employers tracked in this sector.

Superior Stone Quarry
Florence, TX
0 inspections $0
Patriot Mudlogging
Alexandria, LA
0 inspections $0
Coalburg Enterprises, Inc.
Lovely, KY
0 inspections $0
Excell Operating
Zapata, TX
0 inspections $0
Greene's Energy Group, LLC (Second main file)
Lafayette, LA
0 inspections $0

Compare Shell Oil Products U.S. vs Superior Stone Quarry side-by-side →

What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Shell Oil Products U.S. against Superior Stone Quarry, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Shell Oil Products U.S.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector
  • Shell Oil Products U.S. also carries $225,679 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Products U.S. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shell Oil Products U.S.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 10 violations across 8 inspections, including 10 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 Shell Oil Products U.S. have? ▼
Shell Oil Products U.S. has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Shell Oil Products U.S. had? ▼
Shell Oil Products U.S. has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-09 and the most recent on 2015-01-08. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shell Oil Products U.S.? ▼
Shell Oil Products U.S. has been assessed $47,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $66,750 (a 29.1% reduction). Additionally, $225,679 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Shell Oil Products U.S. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shell Oil Products U.S. has 10 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.
Has Shell Oil Products U.S. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Shell Oil Products U.S., resulting in $225,679 in back wages owed to 202 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Shell Oil Products U.S. operate in? ▼
Shell Oil Products U.S. operates in the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas sector (NAICS code 213112). This industry has 2,294 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,098 total OSHA inspections and $10.41M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Shell Oil Products U.S. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Shell Oil Products U.S. owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $225,679 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Shell Oil Products U.S. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shell Oil Products U.S. ranks #5,554 (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 Shell Oil Products U.S.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shell Oil Products U.S.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,300 is above the Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas industry average of $4,539 per employer (10.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Greene's Energy Group, LLC (Second main file) in Lafayette, LA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 8 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.