HOUSTON REFINING, LP is a petroleum refineries employer in HOUSTON, TX. Federal records show 17 OSHA inspections with 39 violations and $145,361 in penalties. 1 workplace fatality investigation on record. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, and BLS. Last updated: April 21, 2026.

HOUSTON REFINING, LP

12000 LAWNDALE STREET, HOUSTON, TX, 77017

Parent: LyondellBasell (5 locations)

324110 — Petroleum Refineries

EIN: 954160558

626 employees

Federal Enforcement

OSHA inspections

39 violations

$145,361 in penalties

Violations across 3 federal agencies

Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues.

1 fatalities2 hospitalizations6 National Emphasis Program inspections6 OSHA follow-up inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR

0.4

Industry Avg DART

0.2

Self-Reported DART

0.0

Self-Reported TRIR

0.0

Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).

OSHA Inspections

OSHA Violations

Total Penalties

$145,361

Trend

STABLE

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Confidence

HIGH

SVEP Flag

Yes

Data Insights

History Span

25 years

Last Activity

5yr ago

Inspection Rate

0.7/yr

Violation Rate

1.6/yr

Violation Severity Mix

77% serious$3,727 avg per violation$8,551 avg per inspection

Active Agencies:

OSHAEPANLRB$2,671,911 total across all agencies

TRIR vs Industry Avg

-0.4

Below industry average

DART vs Industry Avg

-0.2

Below industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Planned

Complaint

Accident

Referral

Follow-up

Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

Violation rate: 41% of inspections

Recidivism: 6 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

99%

Worse than most peers

vs 227 employers in same industry & state

Fewer violationsMore violations

Penalty Percentile

98%

Inspection Frequency Percentile

99%

Labor Relations (NLRB)

Total Cases

Unfair Labor Practice

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases.

Environmental Compliance (EPA)

EPA Inspections

Quarters Non-Compliant

Formal Actions

EPA Penalties

$2,526,550

Status: Violation Identified

EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act.

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Data aggregated from public federal enforcement records (OSHA, WHD, MSHA, EPA, FMCSA, NLRB, OFLC, BLS). Employer profiles matched by name and location — matching errors may occur. Risk scores computed by FastDOL, not official government assessments. OSHA citations typically appear 3-8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Data provided as-is. Report a data error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HOUSTON REFINING, LP's OSHA violation history?: HOUSTON REFINING, LP has 17 OSHA inspections on record with 39 violations and $145,361 in total penalties.
How does HOUSTON REFINING, LP's safety record compare to its industry?: HOUSTON REFINING, LP operates in the petroleum refineries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.4. HOUSTON REFINING, LP's self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 0.2.
Has HOUSTON REFINING, LP had any workplace fatalities?: Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving HOUSTON REFINING, LP.