Tier 4 Systematic

H. P. SERVICES

📍 101 FORMOSA AVE., POINT COMFORT, TX 77978🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-12-10
$22,903.00
Total Penalties
21
Citations
39/100
Risk Score
350
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, H. P. SERVICES — a industry sector 00 facility located at 101 FORMOSA AVE., POINT COMFORT, TX 77978 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 21 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $22,903.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-12-10.

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 TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 21 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 4 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning August 16, 1991 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 14, 1992. Of the 21 total citations, 15 (71%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $22,903.00 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 $1,090.62 falls within the standard penalty range.

The 1991 enforcement action against H. P. Services reveals a profound

Citation Matrix — 21 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(02)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 29, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $128.00Gravity: 01Issued: May 26, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1017(d)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $3,200.00Gravity: 03Issued: May 26, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1017(j)
Repeat
Penalty: $6,400.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 26, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 26, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 29, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.27(c)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 29, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.27(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 29, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(03)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1017(d)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1017(j)
Serious
Penalty: $2,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 16, 1991Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $412.50Gravity: 03Issued: August 16, 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. P. SERVICES cited for?

H. P. SERVICES received 21 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $22,903.00. The inspection opened on 1991-12-10.

How much was H. P. SERVICES fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $22,903.00 against H. P. SERVICES in POINT COMFORT, TX. Average per citation: $1,090.62.

Is H. P. SERVICES a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, H. P. SERVICES has a risk score of 39 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 $22,903.00 is above the industry average.