DREAMZ
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DREAMZ — a medicinal and botanical manufacturing facility located at 2437 MENAUL NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,366.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-02.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,366.00 is more than 4.4× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 325411). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
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 13 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 January 28, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 24, 2025. Of the 13 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 $37,366.00 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 $2,874.31 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against this medicinal and botanical manufacturing facility reveals a systemic failure to manage chemical and respiratory hazards
This facility's $37,366 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 325411 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $18,510.
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What OSHA violations was DREAMZ cited for?
DREAMZ received 13 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,366.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-02.
How much was DREAMZ fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,366.00 against DREAMZ in ALBUQUERQUE, NM. Average per citation: $2,874.31.
Is DREAMZ a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DREAMZ 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 Medicinal and Botanical Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $37,366.00 is above the industry average.