KLEENTEX CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KLEENTEX CORP. — a coin-operated laundries and drycleaners facility located at 7198 MERCHANT AVE., EL PASO, TX 79915 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $44,892.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-09-03.
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 2.0 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 $44,892.00 is more than 15.6× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812310). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
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 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 29, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 17, 2025. Of the 6 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 $44,892.00 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 $7,482.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Kleentex Corp. reveals a deeply concerning pattern of systemic safety neglect that transcends
This facility's $44,892 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812310 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,697.
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What OSHA violations was KLEENTEX CORP. cited for?
KLEENTEX CORP. received 6 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $44,892.00. The inspection opened on 2025-09-03.
How much was KLEENTEX CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $44,892.00 against KLEENTEX CORP. in EL PASO, TX. Average per citation: $7,482.00.
Is KLEENTEX CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KLEENTEX CORP. has a risk score of 11 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 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $44,892.00 is above the industry average.