Tier 4 Systematic

H. B. ZACHARY

📍 3300 BAYOU D'INDE RD, WESTLAKE, LA 70669🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-04-25
$12,948.00
Total Penalties
23
Citations
23/100
Risk Score
321
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H. B. ZACHARY — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3300 BAYOU D'INDE RD, WESTLAKE, LA 70669 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 23 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,948.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-04-25.

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 LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 23 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 10 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 June 10, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 18, 1991. Of the 23 total citations, 15 (65%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $12,948.00 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 $562.96 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 23 Citations
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 10, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(05)
Ladders (Construction)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(08)
Ladders (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(08)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.350(j)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 04Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.104(a)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.300(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: September 5, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.352(b)
Serious
Penalty: $2,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 5, 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 H. B. ZACHARY cited for?

H. B. ZACHARY received 23 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,948.00. The inspection opened on 1991-04-25.

How much was H. B. ZACHARY fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $12,948.00 against H. B. ZACHARY in WESTLAKE, LA. Average per citation: $562.96.

Is H. B. ZACHARY a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, H. B. ZACHARY has a risk score of 23 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 $12,948.00 is above the industry average.