Tier 5 Standard

DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC.

📍 7501 TERMINAL RD., NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126🏭 Support Activities for Rail Transportation (NAICS 488210)📅 2017-06-14
$6,723.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. — a support activities for rail transportation facility located at 7501 TERMINAL RD., NEW ORLEANS, LA 70126 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,723.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-06-14.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,723.00 is 58% above the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488210). 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 93th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 October 4, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2017. Of the 4 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 $6,723.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (LA)

This facility's $6,723 penalty is higher than 25% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488210 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,473.

$8,473
State Avg
$6,723
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $1,778.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 4, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $762.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 4, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,091.50Gravity: 10Issued: October 4, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $2,091.50Gravity: 10Issued: October 4, 2017Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. cited for?

DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,723.00. The inspection opened on 2017-06-14.

How much was DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $6,723.00 against DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Average per citation: $1,680.75.

Is DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DESTINATION TRUCK & RAIL SERVICES, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 Support Activities for Rail Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $6,723.00 is above the industry average.