FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS — a ready-mix concrete manufacturing facility located at 2100 BISTI HWY, FARMINGTON, NM 87401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,325.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-06-01.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,325.00 is 25% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327320). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 29, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 17, 2005. Of the 5 total citations, 5 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,325.00 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 $6,325 penalty is higher than 83% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327320 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,813.
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What OSHA violations was FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS cited for?
FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,325.00. The inspection opened on 2005-06-01.
How much was FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,325.00 against FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS in FARMINGTON, NM. Average per citation: $1,265.00.
Is FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FOUR CORNERS MATERIALS has a risk score of 3 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 Ready-Mix Concrete Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $6,325.00 is below the industry average.