CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT — a administration of urban planning and community and rural development facility located at 201 AIRPORT RD., DEMING, NM 88030 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,068.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-03-07.
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 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $46,068.00 is more than 30.3× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 925120). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 August 24, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2023. Of the 8 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 $46,068.00 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 $5,758.50 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT cited for?
CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,068.00. The inspection opened on 2023-03-07.
How much was CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,068.00 against CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT in DEMING, NM. Average per citation: $5,758.50.
Is CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CITY OF DEMING/PARKS DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 13 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 Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $46,068.00 is above the industry average.