Tier 3 Elevated

INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC

📍 1943 INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY SOUTH, LA PORTE, TX 77571🏭 Other Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493190)📅 2019-03-20
$53,040.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
12/100
Risk Score
383
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC — a other warehousing and storage facility located at 1943 INDEPENDENCE PARKWAY SOUTH, LA PORTE, TX 77571 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $53,040.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-03-20.

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 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $53,040.00 is more than 9.6× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493190). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.

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 5 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 September 16, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 14, 2024. Of the 5 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 $53,040.00 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 $10,608.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Intercontinental Terminals Company LLC following the March 2019 inspection reveals

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $53,040 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493190 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,584.

$13,584
State Avg
$53,040
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 16, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 16, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 16, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 16, 2019Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 22, 2024Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC cited for?

INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC received 5 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $53,040.00. The inspection opened on 2019-03-20.

How much was INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $53,040.00 against INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC in LA PORTE, TX. Average per citation: $10,608.00.

Is INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, INTERCONTINENTAL TERMINALS COMPANY LLC has a risk score of 12 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 Other Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $53,040.00 is above the industry average.