LA EXPRESS ONE INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LA EXPRESS ONE INC — a general freight trucking, local facility located at 1325 E. 4TH ST., SANTA ANA, CA 92701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $62,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-06-06.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $62,500.00 is more than 14.7× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 0 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 February 5, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 20, 2013. Of the 3 total citations, 2 (67%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $20,833.33 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.
The enforcement profile for LA EXPRESS ONE INC reveals a catastrophic breakdown in fundamental safety management, characterized by a staggering
This facility's $62,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 484110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,407.
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What OSHA violations was LA EXPRESS ONE INC cited for?
LA EXPRESS ONE INC received 3 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $62,500.00. The inspection opened on 2013-06-06.
How much was LA EXPRESS ONE INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $62,500.00 against LA EXPRESS ONE INC in SANTA ANA, CA. Average per citation: $20,833.33.
Is LA EXPRESS ONE INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LA EXPRESS ONE INC has a risk score of 13 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 General Freight Trucking, Local facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $62,500.00 is above the industry average.