GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT — a other general government support facility located at 110 WEST AZTEC AVENUE, GALLUP, NM 87301 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,500.00. 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 $22,500.00 is more than 14.8× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 921190). 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 99th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 11, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 10, 2022. Of the 4 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 cumulative penalty of $22,500.00 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 $5,625.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $22,500 penalty is higher than 86% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 921190 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,479.
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What OSHA violations was GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT cited for?
GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT received 4 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,500.00. The inspection opened on 2021-08-17.
How much was GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $22,500.00 against GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT in GALLUP, NM. Average per citation: $5,625.00.
Is GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GALLUP, CITY OF, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 6 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 Other General Government Support facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $22,500.00 is above the industry average.