NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY — a scientific research and development services facility located at 1003 LOPEZVILLE ROAD, SOCORRO, NM 87801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $5,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-01-24.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 0.8 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.1 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $5,000.00 is 59% above the national average of $3,143.09 for facilities in the Professional sector (NAICS 541710). This sector encompasses 8,196 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $25.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 April 9, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 24, 2013. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $5,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY cited for?
NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY received 7 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $5,000.00. The inspection opened on 2013-01-24.
How much was NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $5,000.00 against NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY in SOCORRO, NM. Average per citation: $714.29.
Is NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NATIONAL RADIO ASTRONOMY OBSERVATORY has a risk score of 4 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Scientific Research and Development Services facilities is $3,143.09. This facility penalty of $5,000.00 is above the industry average.