AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. — a metal tank (heavy gauge) manufacturing facility located at 1000 TROY KING RD, FARMINGTON, NM 87401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 17 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $56,147.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-09-06.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 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 $56,147.00 is more than 8.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332420). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 17 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 8, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 25, 2024. Of the 17 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 cumulative penalty of $56,147.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,302.76 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2023 inspection of American Equipment Manufacturing, Inc. revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety
This facility's $56,147 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332420 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,901.
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What OSHA violations was AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. cited for?
AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. received 17 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $56,147.00. The inspection opened on 2023-09-06.
How much was AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $56,147.00 against AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. in FARMINGTON, NM. Average per citation: $3,302.76.
Is AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AMERICAN EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING, INC. has a risk score of 29 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $56,147.00 is above the industry average.