CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE — a bottled water manufacturing facility located at 214 S FAIRVIEW AVE, FARMINGTON, NM 87401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $375.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-12-10.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $375.00 is 96% below the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312112). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
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 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 25, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 13, 2008. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (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.
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What OSHA violations was CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE cited for?
CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE received 11 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $375.00. The inspection opened on 2007-12-10.
How much was CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $375.00 against CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE in FARMINGTON, NM. Average per citation: $34.09.
Is CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CASCADE BOTTLED WATER AND COFFEE SERVICE has a risk score of 15 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Bottled Water Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $375.00 is below the industry average.