Tier 5 Standard

GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC.

📍 AEROPUERTO LMM GATE 23,25,37,38, CAROLINA, PR 00986🏭 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (NAICS 488190)📅 2011-10-11
$17,550.00
Total Penalties
9
Citations
7/100
Risk Score
411
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. — a other support activities for air transportation facility located at AEROPUERTO LMM GATE 23,25,37,38, CAROLINA, PR 00986 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,550.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-10-11.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,550.00 is more than 4.1× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488190). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.

State Context: Within PR, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 29,311 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,322.38.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 12, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 7, 2012. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,550.00 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 $1,950.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for GMD Airlines Services Inc. reveals a comprehensive breakdown in fundamental occupational health protocols,

Citation Matrix — 9 Citations
OSHA Std. 6000A
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 6000B
Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(01)
Personal Protective Equipment — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $900.00Gravity: 05Issued: January 12, 2012Abated: ✓ 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 GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. cited for?

GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,550.00. The inspection opened on 2011-10-11.

How much was GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $17,550.00 against GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. in CAROLINA, PR. Average per citation: $1,950.00.

Is GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GMD AIRLINES SERVICES INC. has a risk score of 7 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 Support Activities for Air Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $17,550.00 is above the industry average.