Tier 1 Critical

FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 1400 JEFFERSON ST., PASADENA, TX 77501🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1989-08-25
$102,160.00
Total Penalties
195
Citations
80/100
Risk Score
335
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1400 JEFFERSON ST., PASADENA, TX 77501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 195 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $102,160.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-08-25.

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.

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 195 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 April 19, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 1990. Of the 195 total citations, 15 (8%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $102,160.00 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 $523.90 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Fish Engineering & Construction, Inc. following the August 1989 inspection reveals a catastrophic systemic failure in safety management, evidenced by 195 citations and penalties exceeding $100,000—an

Citation Matrix — 195 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Willful
Penalty: $521.55Gravity: 10Issued: April 19, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 195 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $102,160.00. The inspection opened on 1989-08-25.

How much was FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $102,160.00 against FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. in PASADENA, TX. Average per citation: $523.90.

Is FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FISH ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 80 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $102,160.00 is above the industry average.