GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT — a fire protection facility located at 1800 SOUTH 2ND STREET, GALLUP, NM 87301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,100.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-08-17.
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 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,100.00 is more than 5.3× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 922160). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 16, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 2022. Of the 2 total citations, 0 (0%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,100.00 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 $8,100 penalty is higher than 67% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 922160 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,847.
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What OSHA violations was GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT cited for?
GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,100.00. The inspection opened on 2021-08-17.
How much was GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $8,100.00 against GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT in GALLUP, NM. Average per citation: $4,050.00.
Is GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GALLUP, CITY OF/FIRE DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 2 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 Fire Protection facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $8,100.00 is above the industry average.