INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at EXXON BAYTOWN REFINERY, BAYTOWN, TX 77520 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 12 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-02-04.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $43,000.00 is more than 11.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 12 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 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 April 28, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 2, 2003. Of the 12 total citations, 12 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $43,000.00 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 $3,583.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
Analysis of standards:* The concentration of citations under 29 CFR 1910.
This facility's $43,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,819.
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What OSHA violations was INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP cited for?
INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP received 12 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $43,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-02-04.
How much was INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $43,000.00 against INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP in BAYTOWN, TX. Average per citation: $3,583.33.
Is INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, INDUSTRIAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS, LLP has a risk score of 24 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $43,000.00 is above the industry average.