Tier 3 Elevated

INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC

📍 4222 S. STAPLES, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-06-22
$101,570.00
Total Penalties
88
Citations
45/100
Risk Score
347
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 4222 S. STAPLES, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78411 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 88 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $101,570.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-06-22.

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.

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 88 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 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 November 4, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 1, 1994. Of the 88 total citations, 15 (17%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $101,570.00 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 $1,154.20 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for International Resistive Co. of TX LP revealed a comprehensive breakdown of fundamental life safety and

Citation Matrix — 88 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 14, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 14, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 14, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(h)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(05)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(06)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(09)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(c)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $2,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Serious
Penalty: $1,575.00Gravity: 05Issued: November 4, 1992Abated: ✓ 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 INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC cited for?

INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC received 88 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $101,570.00. The inspection opened on 1994-06-22.

How much was INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $101,570.00 against INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Average per citation: $1,154.20.

Is INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, INTERNATIONAL RESISTIVE CO. OF TX LP DBA IRC has a risk score of 45 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $101,570.00 is above the industry average.