Inspection 346779713 OPENED JUN 16, 2023Closed
Shell - Deer Park Refinery 5900 Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Petroleum Refineries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Shell Chemical LP 27 times in Texas since 1973.
The latest one began on Jun 16, 2023 as part of a related case, in Deer Park.
Those inspections ended with 35 citation items: 11 serious, 2 willful and 22 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $227,686 and now stand at $207,821, 9% lower after settlements or reviews.
Process safety management comes up most often in these citations: 11 items under 1910.119.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Shell Chemical LP averages $60,271 (1 cited inspection).
Shell Chemical LP also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyShell - Deer Park Refinery 5900 Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Petroleum Refineries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Petroleum Refineries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv) · Fall protection in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $11,162 | $6,697 | Oct 31, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $11,162 | $11,162 | Oct 31, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4) · Process safety management |
Serious | $11,162 | $11,162 | Oct 31, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) · Process safety management |
Serious | $15,625 | $15,625 | Oct 31, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $15,625 | $15,625 | Oct 31, 2023 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2023 | Final |
Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(v) · Process safety management |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 22, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(ii) · Process safety management |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | Aug 22, 2002 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | Aug 22, 2002 | Final |
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5) · Process safety management |
Unclassified | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(g)(2) · Process safety management |
Unclassified | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Unclassified | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.165(b)(4) · Employee alarm systems |
Unclassified | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(d) · Process safety management |
Unclassified | $0 | $0 | Dec 17, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(ii) · Process safety management |
Unclassified | $130,000 | $130,000 | Dec 17, 1997 | Closed |
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $1,400 | $0 | May 29, 1997 | Closed |
5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.119(g)(3) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Jun 19, 1997 | Final |
Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hwy 225 & Center St, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $280 | $280 | May 9, 1984 | Closed |
Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hwy 205, Deer Park, TX 72526 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
810 N San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77009 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Deer Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Deer Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Deer Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Door Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $560 | $560 | Dec 15, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $560 | $560 | Dec 15, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Willful | $10,000 | $10,000 | Nov 25, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Willful | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1977 | Closed |
P O Box 2633, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.141(a)(4)(ii) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1977 | Closed |
Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.141(b)(1)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1977 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.141(b)(2)(i) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1977 | Closed |
Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 2, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(5)(iiib)(3) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 2, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jul 2, 1976 | Closed |
Hwy 225 Deer Park, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Hgy 225 Po Box 2633, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
State Hy 225 Dfer Park, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
State Hy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Deer Park site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 470 workers: 0.6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shell Deer Park Chemical Deer Park · 2025 | 470 | 3 | 0 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Woodcreek Houston · 2024 | 112 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| One Shell Plaza Houston · 2016 | 217 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.119(d)
(d) Process safety information. In accordance with the schedule set forth in paragraph (e)(1) of this section, the employer shall complete a compilation of written process safety information before conducting any process hazard analysis required by the standard. The compilation of written process safety information is to enable the employer and the employees involved in operating the process to identify and understand the hazards posed by those processes involving highly hazardous chemicals. This process safety information shall include information pertaining to the hazards of the highly hazardous chemicals used or produced by the process, information pertaining to the technology of the process, and information pertaining to the equipment in the process.
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(ii)
(ii) The identification of any previous incident which had a likely potential for catastrophic consequences in the workplace;
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5)
(5) The employer shall establish a system to promptly address the team's findings and recommendations; assure that the recommendations are resolved in a timely manner and that the resolution is documented; document what actions are to be taken; complete actions as soon as possible; develop a written schedule of when these actions are to be completed; communicate the actions to operating, maintenance and other employees whose work assignments are in the process and who may be affected by the recommendations or actions.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.