INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. — a transportation equipment and supplies (except motor vehicle) merchant wholesalers facility located at 5920 WEST BAY RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77523 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $94,601.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-01-18.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $94,601.00 is more than 18.2× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423860). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 July 13, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 10, 2019. Of the 18 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 $94,601.00 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 $5,255.61 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Industrial Marketing, Inc. reveals a catastrophic systemic failure in managing high-risk operational hazards, specifically regarding permit-required confined spaces and respiratory protection. The sheer volume of serious citations—carrying a high gravity rating of
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What OSHA violations was INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. cited for?
INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $94,601.00. The inspection opened on 2018-01-18.
How much was INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $94,601.00 against INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. in BAYTOWN, TX. Average per citation: $5,255.61.
Is INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INDUSTRIAL MARKETING, INC. has a risk score of 37 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 Transportation Equipment and Supplies (except Motor Vehicle) Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $94,601.00 is above the industry average.