FASTORQ, L.L.C.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FASTORQ, L.L.C. — a support activities for oil and gas operations facility located at 1215 PETERS RD., HARVEY, LA 70058 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $130,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-12-14.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 1.7 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 12.1 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $130,500.00 is more than 22.3× the national average of $5,862.45 for facilities in the Mining sector (NAICS 213112). This sector encompasses 7,019 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $41.1M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 5 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 9, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 28, 2011. 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 per-citation average of $21,750.00 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 enforcement profile for FASTORQ, L.L.C. reveals a severe and systemic failure in
This facility's $130,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 213112 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,424.
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What OSHA violations was FASTORQ, L.L.C. cited for?
FASTORQ, L.L.C. received 6 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $130,500.00. The inspection opened on 2010-12-14.
How much was FASTORQ, L.L.C. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $130,500.00 against FASTORQ, L.L.C. in HARVEY, LA. Average per citation: $21,750.00.
Is FASTORQ, L.L.C. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FASTORQ, L.L.C. has a risk score of 63 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Support Activities for Oil and Gas Operations facilities is $5,862.45. This facility penalty of $130,500.00 is above the industry average.