Tier 2 Severe

BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE

📍 HWY 185 N. OF SEADRIFT, SEADRIFT, TX 77536🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-05-28
$8,087.50
Total Penalties
10
Citations
51/100
Risk Score
366
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE — a industry sector 00 facility located at HWY 185 N. OF SEADRIFT, SEADRIFT, TX 77536 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,087.50. The inspection case was opened on 1991-05-28.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 91th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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 August 28, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 6, 1991. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,087.50 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.

Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: November 26, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Willful
Penalty: $4,900.00Gravity: 00Issued: November 27, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.304(f)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.701(b)
Serious
Penalty: $1,125.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $562.50Gravity: 01Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(12)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.152(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.301(d)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 28, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE cited for?

BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE received 10 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,087.50. The inspection opened on 1991-05-28.

How much was BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,087.50 against BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE in SEADRIFT, TX. Average per citation: $808.75.

Is BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BROWN & ROOT BRAUN A DIV. OF BROWN & ROOT USA DE has a risk score of 51 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,087.50 is above the industry average.