City Profile

LAS CRUCES, NM — OSHA Enforcement

Workplace safety enforcement data for 563 inspected facilities in LAS CRUCES.

563
Facilities
$1.1M
Total Penalties
$2.0K
Avg Penalty
2,202
Citations

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico has 563 OSHA-inspected facilities with cumulative penalties totaling $1.1M. The city's average penalty of $2,023.61 is near the New Mexico state average of $1,937.30. Federal investigators have documented 2202 total citations across facilities in LAS CRUCES.

Analyst Commentary

OSHA enforcement activity in Las Cruces, New Mexico, reflects a substantial regulatory footprint, characterized by 563 inspected facilities and a total of 2,202 citations issued to date. This volume suggests a rigorous oversight environment where inspectors identify approximately four violations per site visit, indicating that non-compliance is frequently systemic rather than isolated. Given the regional economic profile of Las Cruces, these enforcement actions are likely concentrated within the construction, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors, which are foundational to the local economy and inherently carry higher operational risks. With cumulative penalties reaching $1,139,292 and an average penalty of $2,023.61 per violation, compliance professionals must recognize that while individual fines may appear moderate, the high frequency of citations poses a significant threat to operational continuity and reputation. A critical insight for local safety managers is the necessity of moving beyond basic compliance toward robust safety management systems; the data suggests that OSHA is actively documenting multiple hazards per inspection, making proactive internal audits essential to avoid the compounding financial and legal costs of high-volume citations.

Top Enforcement Actions in LAS CRUCES

#FacilityPenaltiesCitations
1 SOUTHWEST STUCCO $133.8K 7
2 MOUNTAINVIEW REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER $80.4K 7
3 SITELOGIQ- C & I DIVISION $47.5K 4
4 NMSU BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT $42.5K 27
5 HOSPITAL HOUSEKEEPING SYSTEMS, LLC $32.1K 3
6 CITY OF LAS CRUCES $27.5K 7
7 OLAM SPICES INC. $26.0K 8
8 SAMSON EQUIPMENT INC $24.0K 8
9 ENGINEERED WIRE PRODUCTS $23.0K 6
10 LOERA'S CONSTRUCTION $21.5K 2
11 HRT ROOFING $18.3K 6
12 MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER $15.0K 5
13 BELMONTES AND SON CONSTRUCTION, LLC $13.7K 4
14 CURRY HURD CONSTRUCTION $11.9K 6
15 PUEBLO CONSTRUCTION $11.9K 3
16 KELLY CABLE OF NEW MEXICO $10.5K 4
17 FERNANDO PLASTERING . $9.7K 16
18 SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC. $9.2K 3
19 LOWES MARKET #57 $9.0K 2
20 BURN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC $9.0K 2

Industry Breakdown — LAS CRUCES

Construction
$605.1K
Sector 00
$146.8K
Health Care
$111.0K
Administrative Services
$68.3K
Manufacturing
$64.0K
Manufacturing
$46.9K
Retail Trade
$22.9K
Other Services
$18.4K

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