PROLEC GE USA, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PROLEC GE USA, LLC — a power, distribution, and specialty transformer manufacturing facility located at 7000 WEST BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP, SHREVEPORT, LA 71129 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,131.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-04-30.
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 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 $16,131.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 335311). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 July 11, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 6, 2024. Of the 1 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 cumulative penalty of $16,131.00 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 $16,131.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was PROLEC GE USA, LLC cited for?
PROLEC GE USA, LLC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,131.00. The inspection opened on 2024-04-30.
How much was PROLEC GE USA, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $16,131.00 against PROLEC GE USA, LLC in SHREVEPORT, LA. Average per citation: $16,131.00.
Is PROLEC GE USA, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PROLEC GE USA, LLC has a risk score of 3 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 Power, Distribution, and Specialty Transformer Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $16,131.00 is above the industry average.