KACCO INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KACCO INC — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 1515 ARTS ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,646.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-12-02.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $23,646.00 is more than 6.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 9, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $23,646.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
KACCO INC’s enforcement record reveals a troubling pattern of recidivism regarding fundamental personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements. The citation under 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) for failing to provide or ensure the use
This facility's $23,646 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,329.
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What OSHA violations was KACCO INC cited for?
KACCO INC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,646.00. The inspection opened on 2024-12-02.
How much was KACCO INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,646.00 against KACCO INC in NEW ORLEANS, LA. Average per citation: $23,646.00.
Is KACCO INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KACCO INC has a risk score of 19 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $23,646.00 is above the industry average.