BIRDMAN AIR
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BIRDMAN AIR — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at #1 W. EARL CUMMINGS LOOP- BUILDING 1770, ROSWELL, NM 88203 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-06-05.
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 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 $375.00 is 93% below the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 54th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 July 11, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2012. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $375.00 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 $375 penalty is higher than 8% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,148.
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What OSHA violations was BIRDMAN AIR cited for?
BIRDMAN AIR received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $375.00. The inspection opened on 2012-06-05.
How much was BIRDMAN AIR fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $375.00 against BIRDMAN AIR in ROSWELL, NM. Average per citation: $375.00.
Is BIRDMAN AIR a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BIRDMAN AIR has a risk score of 0 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 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $375.00 is below the industry average.