COLSA CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COLSA CORPORATION — a national security facility located at SLICK CITY, WHITE SANDS MSL RGE, NM 88002 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-07-24.
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 $6,300.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 928110). 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 94th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 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 December 18, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 15, 2008. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,300.00 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 COLSA CORPORATION cited for?
COLSA CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,300.00. The inspection opened on 2007-07-24.
How much was COLSA CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,300.00 against COLSA CORPORATION in WHITE SANDS MSL RGE, NM. Average per citation: $3,150.00.
Is COLSA CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COLSA CORPORATION 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 National Security facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $6,300.00 is above the industry average.