EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. — a painting and wall covering contractors facility located at 3805 HOUMA BLVD., METAIRIE, LA 70006 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-10-12.
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 $1,800.00 is 50% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238320). 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 74th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 February 8, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 5, 2007. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,800.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $1,800 penalty is higher than 57% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238320 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,575.
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What OSHA violations was EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. cited for?
EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,800.00. The inspection opened on 2006-10-12.
How much was EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,800.00 against EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. in METAIRIE, LA. Average per citation: $600.00.
Is EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS OF TAMPA BAY, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Painting and Wall Covering Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $1,800.00 is below the industry average.