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Western Refining

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western Refining has a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty79% serious
$20,150
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#17,394
of 100,495 penalized employers

Western Refining in Jamestown, NM has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western Refining 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 15 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Precision-Hayes International, INC. in Seagoville, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $20,149 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious
83%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Western Refining compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western Refining runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,150 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Western Refining

The federal enforcement record for Western Refining in Jamestown, NM includes 2 OSHA inspections and 19 violations, translating to 9.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 15 (78.9%) 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 $20,150 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $20,150 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $10,075. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-03-08 to 2012-02-28, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-03-08

Last Inspection

2012-02-28

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,075

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $10,075 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

21.1% 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

$20,150

Current Penalty Amount

$20,150

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Western Refining Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.5
Violations 19 7.8
Total Penalty $20,150 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,075 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Western Refining safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western Refining's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Western Refining have? ▼
Western Refining has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Western Refining had? ▼
Western Refining has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-03-08 and the most recent on 2012-02-28. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western Refining? ▼
Western Refining has been assessed $20,150 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Western Refining have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western Refining has 15 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 Western Refining operate in? ▼
Western Refining 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 Western Refining's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western Refining's total OSHA penalty of $20,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Precision-Hayes International, INC. in Seagoville, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,149 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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