MATRIX METALS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MATRIX METALS, LLC — a other warehousing and storage facility located at 126 COLLINS ROAD, RICHMOND, TX 77469 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 48 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $62,400.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-09-01.
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 $62,400.00 is more than 11.3× the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493190). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.
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 48 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 August 28, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 19, 2008. Of the 48 total citations, 10 (21%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $62,400.00 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 $1,300.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Matrix Metals, LLC revealed a pervasive breakdown in fundamental safety management systems, characterized by high
This facility's $62,400 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493190 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,584.
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What OSHA violations was MATRIX METALS, LLC cited for?
MATRIX METALS, LLC received 48 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $62,400.00. The inspection opened on 2011-09-01.
How much was MATRIX METALS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $62,400.00 against MATRIX METALS, LLC in RICHMOND, TX. Average per citation: $1,300.00.
Is MATRIX METALS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, MATRIX METALS, LLC has a risk score of 37 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 Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $62,400.00 is above the industry average.