COASTAL CARGO, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COASTAL CARGO, LLC — a marine cargo handling facility located at 3500 CLARENCE HENRY TRUCKWAY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,873.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-09-23.
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 4.6 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: regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,873.00 is more than 2.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488320). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 March 8, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 20, 2017. Of the 2 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 $8,873.00 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.
This facility's $8,873 penalty is higher than 53% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488320 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,296.
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What OSHA violations was COASTAL CARGO, LLC cited for?
COASTAL CARGO, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,873.00. The inspection opened on 2016-09-23.
How much was COASTAL CARGO, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,873.00 against COASTAL CARGO, LLC in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Average per citation: $4,436.50.
Is COASTAL CARGO, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COASTAL CARGO, LLC has a risk score of 2 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 Marine Cargo Handling facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $8,873.00 is above the industry average.