PURCELL TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PURCELL TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY — a automotive repair and maintenance facility located at 371 OXBOW AVENUE, PAHRUMP, NV 89048 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $49,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2014-03-21.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $49,000.00 is more than 17.1× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811118). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within NV, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 27,382 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,830.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health. 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 June 3, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 6, 2014. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $24,500.00 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 action against Purcell Tire & Rubber Company centers on a high-gravity Willful violation of the multi-piece and single-piece rim wheel standard (29 CFR 1910.177), a cornerstone of safety in the commercial tire service industry. The $49,000 penalty—exceptionally high for a