FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. — a sewage treatment facilities facility located at 10504 SOUTH CAMINO DEL SOL & CAMINO DEL CID, YUMA, AZ 85367 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $31,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-10-25.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $31,500.00 is more than 7.3× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221320). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 January 7, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 28, 2002. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $31,500.00 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 $5,250.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $31,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221320 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,777.
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What OSHA violations was FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. cited for?
FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $31,500.00. The inspection opened on 2001-10-25.
How much was FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $31,500.00 against FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. in YUMA, AZ. Average per citation: $5,250.00.
Is FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FAR WEST WATER & SEWER, INC. has a risk score of 9 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 Sewage Treatment Facilities facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $31,500.00 is above the industry average.