According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DYNAMIC TOOL CO., INC. — a manufacturing facility located at 1421 VANDERBILT DR., EL PASO, TX 79935 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 62 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $333,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-02-21.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $333,100.00 is more than 51.8× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332710). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 62 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 10, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 20, 2024. Of the 62 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 $333,100.00 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 $5,372.58 falls within the standard penalty range.
The staggering volume of 62 citations and a penalty exceeding $333,
Citation Matrix — 62 Citations
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 10, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 5Issued: July 10, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $87,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $7,656.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(06)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $7,656.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(08)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $7,656.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(03)
Eye & Face Protection
Serious
Penalty: $7,656.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.138(a)
Respiratory Protection
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $7,656.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 13, 2023Abated: 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.