AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. — a other chemical and allied products merchant wholesalers facility located at 31 N PEORIA AVE., TULSA, OK 74120 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $63,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-08-19.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $63,000.00 is more than 12.1× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424690). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 16, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 18, 2003. Of the 3 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $21,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action at this Airgas Mid-South facility centered on a critical breakdown
This facility's $63,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424690 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,295.
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What OSHA violations was AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. cited for?
AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $63,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-08-19.
How much was AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $63,000.00 against AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. in TULSA, OK. Average per citation: $21,000.00.
Is AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AIRGAS MID-SOUTH, INC. has a risk score of 48 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $63,000.00 is above the industry average.