FALLAS PAREDES
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FALLAS PAREDES — a retail trade facility located at 1435 W. ARBROOK BLVD., ARLINGTON, TX 76015 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $71,137.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-10-19.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $71,137.00 is more than 11.0× the national average of $6,467.77 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 452112). This sector encompasses 10,854 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $70.2M.
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 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 November 20, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 5, 2018. Of the 1 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 $71,137.00 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 imposition of a $71,137 penalty for a single violation of 29 CFR
This facility's $71,137 penalty is higher than 95% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 452112 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,968.
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What OSHA violations was FALLAS PAREDES cited for?
FALLAS PAREDES received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $71,137.00. The inspection opened on 2018-10-19.
How much was FALLAS PAREDES fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $71,137.00 against FALLAS PAREDES in ARLINGTON, TX. Average per citation: $71,137.00.
Is FALLAS PAREDES a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FALLAS PAREDES has a risk score of 29 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 Retail Trade facilities is $6,467.77. This facility penalty of $71,137.00 is above the industry average.