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Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC ranks #1,320 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty98% serious
$118,400
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#1,320
of 99,447 penalized employers

Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC in Memphis, TN has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $118,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC 6 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 41 violations, averaging 6.8 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,320 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 40 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 (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jyoti Americas, LLC in Conroe, TX is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $118,442 in current penalties.

6.8
violations per inspection
97.6%
of violations were serious
#1,320
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (6.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC runs far above peers (7.5x 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

$118,400 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($118,400) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $118,400 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0013.426.840.253.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDILLMAN EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23CHALLENGE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23BOSTON BRIDGE & STEE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16DESERT LUMBER - US L…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19THIELE TANNING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24AIRPARK PLASTICS LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 48CHICAGO METAL ROLLED…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR ALASKA SEWARD,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE OKONITE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6MICRO GAUGE INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5LEAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0GESTAMP WEST VIRGINI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3AJM PACKAGING CORP, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31TRANE U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4BREMER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24NATURE'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 51FIRST MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38BENTON FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13Valero Refining Comp…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 41
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC ranks #724 at $118,400 current penalty.

How Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC Compares

Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC's 6.83 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 far above peers (7.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2010-04-30

Last Inspection

2014-11-03

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.8 violations per visit. That's $19,733 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

40

Serious

97.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

2.4% 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

$118,400

Current Penalty Amount

$118,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 41 8.0
Total Penalty $118,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,733 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($118,400 here).

Jyoti Americas, LLC $118,442 TX Associated Hygienic Products, LLC $118,351 OH American Biltrite, INC. $118,500 MA Aar Summa Technology INC DBA Aar Precision Systems $118,500 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Dillman Equipment, INC. 6 insp. Prairie Du Chien, WI Challenge Manufacturing Company DBA Black River Stamping & Automation 6 insp. Holland, MI Crystal Ice Company, Incorporated 6 insp. New Bedford, MA Boston Bridge & Steel, INC 6 insp. Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jyoti Americas, LLC
Conroe, TX
6 inspections $118,442
Associated Hygienic Products, LLC
Delaware, OH
5 inspections $118,351
Rosenboom, Inc.
Sheldon, IA
0 inspections $0
American Biltrite, INC.
Lowell, MA
4 inspections $118,500
Aar Summa Technology INC DBA Aar Precision Systems
Huntsville, AL
5 inspections $118,500

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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 Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 6 inspections, including 40 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 Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC have? ▼
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 40 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $118,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC had? ▼
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-30 and the most recent on 2014-11-03. This averages 6.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC? ▼
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC has been assessed $118,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC has 40 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 Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC operate in? ▼
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC 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 Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC ranks #1,320 (the top 1% 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 Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Valero Refining Company-Tennessee LLC's total OSHA penalty of $118,400 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jyoti Americas, LLC in Conroe, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $118,442 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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