Tier 4 Systematic

FISHER TANK COMPANY

📍 200 FORMOSA RD. FORMOSA CHEMICAL EXP. PROJECT, POINT COMFORT, TX 77978🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-05-06
$8,662.50
Total Penalties
12
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
298
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FISHER TANK COMPANY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 200 FORMOSA RD. FORMOSA CHEMICAL EXP. PROJECT, POINT COMFORT, TX 77978 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,662.50. The inspection case was opened on 1991-05-06.

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.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 July 19, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 28, 1991. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,662.50 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.

Citation Matrix — 12 Citations
29 CFR 1926.150(a)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $440.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 01Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.351(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $550.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.351(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $962.50Gravity: 05Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,155.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $825.00Gravity: 04Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,375.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(08)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,155.00Gravity: 05Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(07)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,375.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(a)(10)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1060(a)
Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 01Issued: July 19, 1991Abated: ✓ 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 FISHER TANK COMPANY cited for?

FISHER TANK COMPANY received 12 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,662.50. The inspection opened on 1991-05-06.

How much was FISHER TANK COMPANY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,662.50 against FISHER TANK COMPANY in POINT COMFORT, TX. Average per citation: $721.88.

Is FISHER TANK COMPANY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FISHER TANK COMPANY has a risk score of 17 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,662.50 is above the industry average.