BEST PLASTERING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BEST PLASTERING — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 6100 CAROLE JESCHKE CT., EL PASO, TX 79924 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $99,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-19.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $99,000.00 is more than 27.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 5, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 11, 2011. 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 per-citation average of $19,800.00 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 record for Best Plastering reveals a profound and systemic failure to manage scaffolding safety, characterized exclusively by high-gravity "Repeat" violations.
This facility's $99,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,335.
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What OSHA violations was BEST PLASTERING cited for?
BEST PLASTERING received 5 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $99,000.00. The inspection opened on 2010-10-19.
How much was BEST PLASTERING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $99,000.00 against BEST PLASTERING in EL PASO, TX. Average per citation: $19,800.00.
Is BEST PLASTERING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BEST PLASTERING has a risk score of 36 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 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $99,000.00 is above the industry average.