Tier 5 Standard

AQUISOL INC.

📍 549 STONEGATE DRIVE, KATY, TX 77494🏭 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (NAICS 325998)📅 2016-12-22
$7,392.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
372
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AQUISOL INC. — a all other miscellaneous chemical product and preparation manufacturing facility located at 549 STONEGATE DRIVE, KATY, TX 77494 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,392.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-12-22.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,392.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325998). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 89th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 February 22, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 2017. Of the 5 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 total proposed penalty of $7,392.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $7,392 penalty is higher than 47% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325998 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $14,402.

$14,402
State Avg
$7,392
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
Serious
Penalty: $2,608.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,609.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 1Issued: February 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 22, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $2,175.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 22, 2017Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was AQUISOL INC. cited for?

AQUISOL INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,392.00. The inspection opened on 2016-12-22.

How much was AQUISOL INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,392.00 against AQUISOL INC. in KATY, TX. Average per citation: $1,478.40.

Is AQUISOL INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, AQUISOL INC. has a risk score of 3 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $7,392.00 is below the industry average.