LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. — a tortilla manufacturing facility located at 7777 HINES PLACE, DALLAS, TX 75235 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 37 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $123,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-11-17.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $123,200.00 is more than 14.4× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 311830). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
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 37 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 May 14, 2010 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 2010. Of the 37 total citations, 15 (41%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $123,200.00 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 $3,329.73 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Lobo Tortilla Factory, Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in fundamental industrial hygiene
This facility's $123,200 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 311830 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,365.
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What OSHA violations was LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. cited for?
LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. received 37 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $123,200.00. The inspection opened on 2009-11-17.
How much was LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $123,200.00 against LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. in DALLAS, TX. Average per citation: $3,329.73.
Is LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LOBO TORTILLA FACTORY, INC. has a risk score of 49 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 Tortilla Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $123,200.00 is above the industry average.