QUALCON BUILDERS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, QUALCON BUILDERS — a new multifamily housing construction (except for-sale builders) facility located at 2301 EL CAMINO REAL, LAS CRUCES, NM 88001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-04-11.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $3,200.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236116). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 15, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 10, 2007. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,200.00 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.
This facility's $3,200 penalty is higher than 79% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236116 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,650.
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What OSHA violations was QUALCON BUILDERS cited for?
QUALCON BUILDERS received 9 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,200.00. The inspection opened on 2007-04-11.
How much was QUALCON BUILDERS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,200.00 against QUALCON BUILDERS in LAS CRUCES, NM. Average per citation: $355.56.
Is QUALCON BUILDERS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, QUALCON BUILDERS 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 New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,200.00 is below the industry average.