ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at 2420 W PINHOOK RD (SAGE GLEN LN AND W. PINHOOK INTERSECTION), LAFAYETTE, LA 70508 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,324.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-07-05.
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 $22,324.00 is more than 6.2× 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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 November 15, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 30, 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 cumulative penalty of $22,324.00 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 $11,162.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Ernest P. Breaux Electrical, LLC following the July 202
This facility's $22,324 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,275.
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What OSHA violations was ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC cited for?
ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,324.00. The inspection opened on 2023-07-05.
How much was ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,324.00 against ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC in LAFAYETTE, LA. Average per citation: $11,162.00.
Is ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ERNEST P. BREAUX ELECTRICAL, LLC has a risk score of 5 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 $22,324.00 is above the industry average.