JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY — a commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance facility located at 6601 ZERO ST., FORT SMITH, AR 72903 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $26,480.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-05-20.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $26,480.00 is more than 9.2× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within AR, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 15,726 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,714.64.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 June 24, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 9, 2007. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $26,480.00 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 $2,648.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $26,480 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 811310 industry in AR. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,579.
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What OSHA violations was JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY cited for?
JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY received 10 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $26,480.00. The inspection opened on 2003-05-20.
How much was JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $26,480.00 against JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY in FORT SMITH, AR. Average per citation: $2,648.00.
Is JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, JA RIGGS TRACTOR COMPANY has a risk score of 20 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 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $26,480.00 is above the industry average.