L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 5104 TACOMA DR., ARLINGTON, TX 76017 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-01-27.
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 2.8 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 $21,000.00 is more than 5.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 February 16, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 23, 2006. Of the 14 total citations, 7 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $21,000.00 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 $1,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for L&S Plumbing Partnership, Ltd. reveals a profound and
This facility's $21,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,515.
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What OSHA violations was L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. cited for?
L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. received 14 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-01-27.
How much was L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,000.00 against L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. in ARLINGTON, TX. Average per citation: $1,500.00.
Is L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, L&S PLUMBING PARTNERSHIP, LTD. has a risk score of 21 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,000.00 is above the industry average.