DESERT METAL WORKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. — a ornamental and architectural metal work manufacturing facility located at 2465 N HUACHUCA DR, TUCSON, AZ 85745 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 35 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,312.50. The inspection case was opened on 2009-09-30.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,312.50 is 33% below the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332323). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 35 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 December 10, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 3, 2010. Of the 35 total citations, 12 (34%) 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 $4,312.50 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 $4,313 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332323 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,047.
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What OSHA violations was DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. cited for?
DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. received 35 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,312.50. The inspection opened on 2009-09-30.
How much was DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,312.50 against DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. in TUCSON, AZ. Average per citation: $123.21.
Is DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DESERT METAL WORKS, INC. has a risk score of 25 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 Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $4,312.50 is below the industry average.