FERNANDO PLASTERING .
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FERNANDO PLASTERING . — a drywall and insulation contractors facility located at 1151 MORNINGSTAR ROAD, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,650.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-11-17.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 $9,650.00 is more than 2.7× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 8 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 20, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 21, 2007. Of the 16 total citations, 15 (94%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,650.00 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 $9,650 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238310 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,445.
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What OSHA violations was FERNANDO PLASTERING . cited for?
FERNANDO PLASTERING . received 16 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,650.00. The inspection opened on 2006-11-17.
How much was FERNANDO PLASTERING . fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,650.00 against FERNANDO PLASTERING . in LAS CRUCES, NM. Average per citation: $603.13.
Is FERNANDO PLASTERING . a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FERNANDO PLASTERING . has a risk score of 34 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Drywall and Insulation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $9,650.00 is above the industry average.