Bakersfield, California · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · NAICS 325181
Since 2001, OSHA inspectors have visited Baker Petrolite LLC in California 4 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 11, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Santa Paula.
In all, OSHA issued 24 citation items: 3 serious and 21 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $32,910; today they stand at $30,120, 8% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Baker Petrolite LLC averages $335 across 1 cited inspection.
Baker Petrolite LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5189(E)(2)(D) |
Other-than-serious | $165 | $0 | Dec 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 6183(C) |
Other-than-serious | $335 | $335 | Dec 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5144(C) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 2019 | Final |
5135 Boylen Street, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Industrial Gas Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 5189 J02 D |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 5189 D03 A |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5189 I01 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 5189 J01 A |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 5189 J02 B |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 5189 L01 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 5189 L04 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Feb 5, 2004 | Closed |
5135 Boylan St., Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 10, 2003: Employee sustains burns in explosion
At approximately 2:30 p.m. on July 10, 2003, Employee #1 was making a 3000-gallo n batch of CRW9072 in Blender Number 1. Upon mixing the chemicals in the blender , Employee #1 tested the chemical mixture for the concentration of hydrogen ions (pH). The measured ph 8.5 was above the specifications of pH between 6.0 and 8. 0. Employee #1 then added acetic acid to the mixture which resulted in an exothe rmic reaction. There was an explosion and the cone blew off the blender. Some of the chemical spilled over the blender and splashed upon Employee #1 and a cowor ker. The chemical ignited on the top of the blender and flashed downward towards Employee #1 whose clothing caught on fire. Another employee assisted Employee # 1 by putting out the fire on his clothing with a fire extinguisher. Employee #1 received first, second, and third-degree burns to face, neck, and knees. Employe e #1 was admitted to Kern Medical Center and hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 3383 A |
Other-than-serious | $3,375 | $750 | Jan 9, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5189 F01 |
Serious | $18,000 | $18,000 | Jan 9, 2004 | Closed |
19815 So Lake Rd, Taft, CA 93268 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 470 A |
Other-than-serious | $375 | $375 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 450 A01 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 477 A02 |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 3314 H |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 3400 B |
Other-than-serious | $280 | $280 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 5189 D03 A |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 5189 E02 A |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 5189 E04 |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 5194 E02 C |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 5194 F04 B |
Other-than-serious | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5189 J02 A |
Serious | $3,375 | $3,375 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 5189 J04 C |
Serious | $3,375 | $3,375 | Apr 24, 2001 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Bakersfield site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 16 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.7 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Petrolite, LLC Bakersfield · 2025 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.7 |
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