AL PARK PETROLEUM
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AL PARK PETROLEUM — a petroleum bulk stations and terminals facility located at 275 12TH ST, ELKO, NV 89801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 34 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,632.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-05-14.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $9,632.00 is 86% above the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 424710). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 34 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 1, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 20, 2013. Of the 34 total citations, 15 (44%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,632.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $9,632 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 424710 industry in NV. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,481.
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What OSHA violations was AL PARK PETROLEUM cited for?
AL PARK PETROLEUM received 34 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,632.00. The inspection opened on 2012-05-14.
How much was AL PARK PETROLEUM fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,632.00 against AL PARK PETROLEUM in ELKO, NV. Average per citation: $283.29.
Is AL PARK PETROLEUM a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AL PARK PETROLEUM has a risk score of 26 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $9,632.00 is above the industry average.