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Torrance Refining Company, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Torrance Refining Company, LLC has a mixed safety record: 25 violations across 13 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty36% serious
$103,826
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#1,606
of 100,495 penalized employers

Torrance Refining Company, LLC in Torrance, CA has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $103,826. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Torrance Refining Company, LLC 13 times over 5 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 9 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 far above peers (5.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Worthen Industries, INC. in Nashua, NH is another manufacturing employer with 8 OSHA inspections on record and $103,917 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
36.0%
of violations were serious
98%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Torrance Refining Company, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Torrance Refining Company, LLC runs far above peers (6.7x 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

$103,826 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($103,826) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $103,826 $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

What the Data Says About Torrance Refining Company, LLC

The federal enforcement record for Torrance Refining Company, LLC in Torrance, CA includes 13 OSHA inspections and 25 violations, translating to 1.92 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 9 (36.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $138,375 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $103,826 - a 25.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $7,987. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (6.7x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-10-11 to 2021-05-28, a window of roughly 5 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2016-10-11

Last Inspection

2021-05-28

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,987

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 13 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $7,987 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

36.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

64.0% 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

$138,375

Current Penalty Amount

$103,826

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $34,549 from the initial assessment of $138,375. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Torrance Refining Company, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Torrance Refining Company, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.5
Violations 25 7.8
Total Penalty $103,826 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,987 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Torrance Refining Company, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Torrance Refining Company, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 25 violations across 13 inspections, including 9 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 Torrance Refining Company, LLC have? ▼
Torrance Refining Company, LLC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $103,826.
How many OSHA inspections has Torrance Refining Company, LLC had? ▼
Torrance Refining Company, LLC has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-11 and the most recent on 2021-05-28. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Torrance Refining Company, LLC? ▼
Torrance Refining Company, LLC has been assessed $103,826 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $138,375 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Torrance Refining Company, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Torrance Refining Company, LLC has 9 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 Torrance Refining Company, LLC operate in? ▼
Torrance Refining Company, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 324110). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Torrance Refining Company, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Torrance Refining Company, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $103,826 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (6.7x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Worthen Industries, INC. in Nashua, NH is a similar manufacturing employer with $103,917 in current penalties.

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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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