Establishment profile
VALERO REFINERY
2402 EAST ANAHEIM ST., WILMINGTON, CA, 90744
Operated by Valero Energy · 1 of 173 establishments
324110 — Petroleum Refineries
Summary
VALERO REFINERY has accumulated 3 OSHA violations across 7 inspections over 23 years of recorded history, with $20,750 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 62nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 341 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 92nd percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 16 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VALERO REFINERY appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
29% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3241 within CA. Peer group: 341 employers. This establishment has 3 OSHA violations; peer median is 2.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2021 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 12 | — | 1 | |
| Jul 17, 2013 | BURN,MAINTENANCE,INSTALLING,CLEANING,BACK,COKE DRUM | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Dec 8, 2002 | BURN,BUTANE,NAPHTHA,OIL LINE,BACK,VALVE,PROPANE,ARM,SPREADER BAR,LEG | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VALERO REFINERY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-01-25 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-09-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2020-02-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2017-02-07 | Unprogrammed Related | 2 | — | $20,000 | |
| 2013-07-18 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-10-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-01-15 | Accident | 1 | — | $750 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
VALERO REFINERY is one of 173 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Valero Energy.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Valero Energy across all 173 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in petroleum refineries within CA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLCMARTINEZ — 4 federal enforcement records
- BRINDERSON, LPMARTINEZ — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRINDERSON, LPTORRANCE — 3 federal enforcement records
- PARAMOUNT PETROLEUM CORP.PARAMOUNT — 3 federal enforcement records
- TORRANCE REFINING COMPANY LLCTORRANCE — 3 federal enforcement records
- BRINDERSON, LPWILMINGTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- TESORO REFINING AND MARKETING LLC LOS ANGELES REFINERYWILMINGTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYWILMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- SCHULTZ INDUSTRIAL SERVICES, INCWILMINGTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- CONOCOPHILLIPSCARSON — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Valero Energy, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- ValeroMemphis, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- ValeroLubbock, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- VALERO REFINING COMPANYBENICIA, CA — 2 federal enforcement records
- VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS COMPANY, LLCALBERT CITY, IA — 2 federal enforcement records
- ValeroSpring, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- ValeroWoodway, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
- VALERO RENEWABLE FUELS COMPANY, LLCBLOOMINGBURG, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- ValeroHumboldt, TN — 2 federal enforcement records
- VALERO REFINING CORPORATIONNORCO, LA — 2 federal enforcement records
- Valero Energy CorporationSAN ANTONIO, TX — 2 federal enforcement records
Related searches
- All Valero Energy locationsParent rollup
- Petroleum RefineriesAll employers in this industry
- Employers in CAState-wide enforcement data
- Petroleum Refineries in CAIndustry × state cross-filter
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VALERO REFINERY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Valero Energy, which operates 173 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
Frequently asked
- What is VALERO REFINERY's OSHA violation history?
- VALERO REFINERY has 7 OSHA inspections on record with 3 violations and $20,750 in total penalties.
- How does VALERO REFINERY's safety record compare to its industry?
- VALERO REFINERY operates in the petroleum refineries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.4.
- Has VALERO REFINERY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving VALERO REFINERY.