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Shell Chemical LP: OSHA inspections and violations

Deer Park, Texas · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · NAICS 325211

27inspections
35citation items
$207,821current penalties
Jun 16, 2023last 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.

Shell Chemical LP: OSHA citation items per year, 1973 to 2023
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346779713 OPENED JUN 16, 2023Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Health · 479 employees at the site · Closed Nov 22, 2023

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.

Inspection 346685548 OPENED MAY 8, 2023Closed

Programmed related · Partial · Safety · 479 employees at the site · Closed Apr 9, 2024

5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · Petroleum Refineries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(iv) · Fall protection in general industry
Other-than-serious$11,162$6,697Oct 31, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(1) · Process safety management
Serious$11,162$11,162Oct 31, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.119(f)(4) · Process safety management
Serious$11,162$11,162Oct 31, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.119(j)(4)(iii) · Process safety management
Serious$15,625$15,625Oct 31, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$15,625$15,625Oct 31, 2023Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 31, 2023Final

Inspection 310265053 OPENED OCT 2, 2007Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 2,300 employees at the site · Closed Feb 19, 2009

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.

Inspection 308322445 OPENED JUL 19, 2006Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 2,317 employees at the site · Closed Jun 22, 2007

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.

Inspection 306473927 OPENED MAY 2, 2003Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 2003

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.

Inspection 304571466 OPENED MAY 13, 2002Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 200 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2003

5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(v) · Process safety management
Serious$5,000$5,000Aug 22, 2002Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.119(h)(2)(ii) · Process safety management
Serious$5,000$0Aug 22, 2002Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management
Serious$5,000$0Aug 22, 2002Final

Inspection 123618233 OPENED JUN 22, 1997Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 970 employees at the site · Closed May 14, 1998

5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(5) · Process safety management
Unclassified$0$0Dec 17, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(2) · Process safety management
Unclassified$0$0Dec 17, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(3) · Respiratory protection
Unclassified$0$0Dec 17, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.165(b)(4) · Employee alarm systems
Unclassified$0$0Dec 17, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.119(d) · Process safety management
Unclassified$0$0Dec 17, 1997Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.119(e)(3)(ii) · Process safety management
Unclassified$130,000$130,000Dec 17, 1997Closed

Inspection 301400784 OPENED MAR 7, 1997Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 1,000 employees at the site · Closed Jul 10, 1997

5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs
Serious$1,400$0May 29, 1997Closed
19 older inspections

Inspection 301400586 OPENED JAN 16, 1997Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 1,000 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 1998

5900 Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.119(g)(3) · Process safety management
Other-than-serious$5,000$1,000Jun 19, 1997Final

Inspection 106850050 OPENED JUN 28, 1988Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 2,400 employees at the site · Closed Jul 1, 1988

Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 325639 OPENED MAR 16, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 1,312 employees at the site · Closed Aug 2, 1984

Hwy 225 & Center St, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$280$280May 9, 1984Closed

Inspection 16281248 OPENED JUL 17, 1981Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 1,600 employees at the site · Closed Jul 24, 1981

Highway 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16278459 OPENED JUN 8, 1981Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,600 employees at the site · Closed Jul 3, 1981

Hwy 205, Deer Park, TX 72526 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16841611 OPENED FEB 1, 1980Closed

Unprogrammed other · Complete · Health · 2 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

810 N San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77009 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16274821 OPENED JAN 16, 1980Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 2,200 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Deer Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16292815 OPENED MAY 29, 1979Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 2,200 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Deer Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16292658 OPENED OCT 30, 1978Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,600 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Deer Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16277188 OPENED JUL 14, 1978Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,600 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Door Park Mfg Complex, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16815201 OPENED OCT 14, 1977Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,600 employees at the site · Closed Dec 31, 1977

Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$560$560Dec 15, 1977Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
Serious$560$560Dec 15, 1977Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Willful$10,000$10,000Nov 25, 1977Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection
Willful$0$0Nov 25, 1977Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(5) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 25, 1977Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.157(a)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 25, 1977Closed

Inspection 16845372 OPENED AUG 1, 1977Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,680 employees at the site · Closed Sep 1, 1977

P O Box 2633, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1977Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1977Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1) · Sanitation
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 4, 1977Closed

Inspection 16793671 OPENED JAN 21, 1977Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 1,550 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16754822 OPENED JUN 1, 1976Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 1,392 employees at the site · Closed Aug 3, 1976

Hwy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$30$30Jul 2, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$30$30Jul 23, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 2, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(5)(iiib)(3) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$30$30Jul 2, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 5 Other-than-serious$30$30Jul 23, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Other-than-serious$30$30Jul 2, 1976Closed

Inspection 16757742 OPENED AUG 29, 1974Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 1,258 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Hwy 225 Deer Park, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16851461 OPENED MAY 30, 1974Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 1,200 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Hgy 225 Po Box 2633, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16850802 OPENED OCT 18, 1973Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 1,200 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

State Hy 225 Dfer Park, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 16801912 OPENED OCT 17, 1973Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 1,200 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

State Hy 225, Deer Park, TX 77536 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

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 yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Shell Deer Park Chemical
Deer Park · 2025
470 300.60.7
Woodcreek
Houston · 2024
112 000.01.0
One Shell Plaza
Houston · 2016
217 000.01.0

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.119 · Process safety management

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.

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.165 · Employee alarm systems

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

Other plastics material and resin manufacturing employers in Texas

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