QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC — a all other miscellaneous waste management services facility located at 11110 HIGHWAY 225, LA PORTE, TX 77571 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 19 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $670,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-24.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $670,000.00 is more than 161.2× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562998). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
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 19 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 June 21, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 18, 2024. Of the 19 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 per-citation average of $35,263.16 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 $670,000 penalty levied against Qualawash Holdings, LLC represents an
This facility's $670,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562998 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $34,392.
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What OSHA violations was QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC cited for?
QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC received 19 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $670,000.00. The inspection opened on 2023-12-24.
How much was QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $670,000.00 against QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC in LA PORTE, TX. Average per citation: $35,263.16.
Is QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, QUALAWASH HOLDINGS, LLC has a risk score of 44 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 All Other Miscellaneous Waste Management Services facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $670,000.00 is above the industry average.