DICKSON ELECTRIC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DICKSON ELECTRIC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 3921 GARTH ROAD, BAYTOWN, TX 77521 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-11-20.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $10,000.00 is more than 2.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th 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: 6 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 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 March 25, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 29, 2004. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $10,000.00 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.
This facility's $10,000 penalty is higher than 91% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,819.
Comparing penalized facilities in BAYTOWN, TX (Exact Industry)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in BAYTOWN · Texas data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was DICKSON ELECTRIC cited for?
DICKSON ELECTRIC received 7 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-11-20.
How much was DICKSON ELECTRIC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $10,000.00 against DICKSON ELECTRIC in BAYTOWN, TX. Average per citation: $1,428.57.
Is DICKSON ELECTRIC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DICKSON ELECTRIC has a risk score of 20 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $10,000.00 is above the industry average.