Tier 3 Elevated

CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC.

📍 13434 BAY PARK ROAD, PASADENA, TX 77507🏭 General Freight Trucking, Local (NAICS 484110)📅 2018-04-12
$56,359.00
Total Penalties
16
Citations
29/100
Risk Score
426
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. — a general freight trucking, local facility located at 13434 BAY PARK ROAD, PASADENA, TX 77507 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $56,359.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-04-12.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $56,359.00 is more than 13.3× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

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 16 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 February 6, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2018. Of the 16 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 cumulative penalty of $56,359.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,522.44 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for CBSL Transportation Services, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to manage

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $56,359 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,498.

$6,498
State Avg
$56,359
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 16 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $12,934.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 29, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Serious
Penalty: $7,683.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.138(b)
Respiratory Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,489.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(03)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1028(e)(02)
Electrical Safety — Wiring Methods
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,488.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(09)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $5,489.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,488.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(07)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $7,683.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1028(j)(03)
Electrical Safety — Wiring Methods
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,489.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 6, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: February 6, 2018Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. cited for?

CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $56,359.00. The inspection opened on 2018-04-12.

How much was CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $56,359.00 against CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. in PASADENA, TX. Average per citation: $3,522.44.

Is CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CBSL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 29 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 General Freight Trucking, Local facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $56,359.00 is above the industry average.