Tier 3 Elevated

LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC.

📍 3600 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78719🏭 Other Waste Collection (NAICS 562119)📅 2019-04-10
$287,928.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
42/100
Risk Score
401
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. — a other waste collection facility located at 3600 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD, AUSTIN, TX 78719 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $287,928.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-10.

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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $287,928.00 is more than 69.3× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562119). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 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 October 9, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 24, 2019. Of the 4 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 $71,982.00 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.

The enforcement profile for Liquid Environmental Solutions of Texas reveals a catastrophic breakdown in permit-required confined space (PR

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $287,928 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562119 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $27,450.

$27,450
State Avg
$287,928
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(01)
Duty to Have Fall Protection
Serious
Penalty: $9,472.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 9, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(02)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 9, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(03)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Repeat
Penalty: $132,598.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 9, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Repeat
Penalty: $132,598.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 9, 2019Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. cited for?

LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $287,928.00. The inspection opened on 2019-04-10.

How much was LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $287,928.00 against LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. in AUSTIN, TX. Average per citation: $71,982.00.

Is LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, LIQUID ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OF TEXAS, LLC. has a risk score of 42 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 Other Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $287,928.00 is above the industry average.