HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC — a engineering services facility located at 1031 CANAL STREET, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-11-05.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $70,000.00 is more than 22.3× the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541330). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 26, 2020 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 12, 2020. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $23,333.33 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Heaslip Engineering, LLC, following the catastrophic structural failure at the 1
This facility's $70,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 541330 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,104.
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What OSHA violations was HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC cited for?
HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 2019-11-05.
How much was HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Average per citation: $23,333.33.
Is HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HEASLIP ENGINEERING, LLC has a risk score of 15 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Engineering Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.