Tier 5 Standard

EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES

📍 2241 S. WATSON RD. SUITE 101, ARLINGTON, TX 76010🏭 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers (NAICS 423830)📅 2019-04-11
$14,164.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
373
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES — a industrial machinery and equipment merchant wholesalers facility located at 2241 S. WATSON RD. SUITE 101, ARLINGTON, TX 76010 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,164.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-11.

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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $14,164.00 is more than 2.7× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423830). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 April 12, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 3, 2019. Of the 3 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 $14,164.00 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 $4,721.33 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $14,164 penalty is higher than 84% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423830 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,633.

$8,633
State Avg
$14,164
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(07)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $904.00Gravity: nanIssued: April 12, 2019Abated: 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 EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES cited for?

EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,164.00. The inspection opened on 2019-04-11.

How much was EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,164.00 against EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES in ARLINGTON, TX. Average per citation: $4,721.33.

Is EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, EVOQUA WATER TECHNOLOGIES has a risk score of 3 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 Industrial Machinery and Equipment Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $14,164.00 is above the industry average.