CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 7801 MENAUL BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $33,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-02-29.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $33,250.00 is more than 7.7× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 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 July 22, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 31, 2024. Of the 15 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 $33,250.00 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 $2,216.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Culligan Water Conditioning of Albuquerque reveals a comprehensive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems
This facility's $33,250 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,356.
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What OSHA violations was CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM cited for?
CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM received 15 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $33,250.00. The inspection opened on 2024-02-29.
How much was CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $33,250.00 against CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Average per citation: $2,216.67.
Is CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CULLIGAN WATER CONDITIONING OF ALBUQUERQUE NM has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $33,250.00 is above the industry average.