Tier 3 Elevated

ELIAS AGUILAR

📍 13605 SENECA DRIVE, TEXAS CITY, TX 77510🏭 Roofing Contractors (NAICS 238160)📅 2023-04-06
$77,590.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
31/100
Risk Score
371
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ELIAS AGUILAR — a roofing contractors facility located at 13605 SENECA DRIVE, TEXAS CITY, TX 77510 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $77,590.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-06.

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.

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 $77,590.00 is more than 21.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). 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 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 April 25, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 19, 2023. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $38,795.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The inspection of Elias Aguilar’s roofing operations in Texas City reveals a high-risk profile characterized by

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $77,590 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,657.

$4,657
State Avg
$77,590
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $8,840.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 25, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(13)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Repeat
Penalty: $68,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 25, 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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ELIAS AGUILAR cited for?

ELIAS AGUILAR received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $77,590.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-06.

How much was ELIAS AGUILAR fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $77,590.00 against ELIAS AGUILAR in TEXAS CITY, TX. Average per citation: $38,795.00.

Is ELIAS AGUILAR a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ELIAS AGUILAR has a risk score of 31 out of 100. 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.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $77,590.00 is above the industry average.