Tier 5 Standard

CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO.

📍 POLK AVE. & HWY. 83, POLK AVENUE SUBSTATION, PHARR, TX 78577🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-09-09
$8,500.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
307
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. — a industry sector 00 facility located at POLK AVE. & HWY. 83, POLK AVENUE SUBSTATION, PHARR, TX 78577 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-09-09.

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.

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 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 February 24, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 1, 1995. Of the 4 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 total proposed penalty of $8,500.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.269(l)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 1995Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.269(l)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 1995Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.269(l)(06)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 1995Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.269(m)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: February 24, 1995Abated: 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 CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. cited for?

CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,500.00. The inspection opened on 1994-09-09.

How much was CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,500.00 against CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. in PHARR, TX. Average per citation: $2,125.00.

Is CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, CENTRAL POWER & LIGHT CO. has a risk score of 3 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,500.00 is above the industry average.