COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. — a remediation services facility located at 10900 SCARSDALE BLVD., HOUSTON, TX 77089 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $636,736.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-01-29.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $636,736.00 is more than 153.2× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562910). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
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 7 citations spanning 4 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. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 22, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 6, 2015. Of the 7 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 per-citation average of $90,962.29 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement action against Cotton Commercial USA, Inc. represents a severe administrative rebuke of the company’s safety management
This facility's $636,736 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562910 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $25,006.
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What OSHA violations was COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. cited for?
COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $636,736.00. The inspection opened on 2015-01-29.
How much was COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $636,736.00 against COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. in HOUSTON, TX. Average per citation: $90,962.29.
Is COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COTTON COMMERCIAL USA, INC. has a risk score of 78 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Remediation Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $636,736.00 is above the industry average.