Tier 4 Systematic

RABALAIS MASONRY INC.

📍 500 VETERANS BLVD., KENNER, LA 70062🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-08-15
$8,460.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
315
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RABALAIS MASONRY INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 500 VETERANS BLVD., KENNER, LA 70062 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,460.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-08-15.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 September 15, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 23, 1999. Of the 18 total citations, 15 (83%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,460.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1926.416(e)(01)
Electrical Safety (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $875.00Gravity: 03Issued: February 2, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 2, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 15, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 15, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 15, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(04)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,050.00Gravity: 05Issued: September 15, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $675.00Gravity: 01Issued: February 1, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: February 1, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(f)(07)
Serious
Penalty: $300.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 13, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 5, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $525.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 5, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $700.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 5, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 19, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 19, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(01)
Excavation & Trenching
Serious
Penalty: $135.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 19, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RABALAIS MASONRY INC. cited for?

RABALAIS MASONRY INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,460.00. The inspection opened on 1994-08-15.

How much was RABALAIS MASONRY INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,460.00 against RABALAIS MASONRY INC. in KENNER, LA. Average per citation: $470.00.

Is RABALAIS MASONRY INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RABALAIS MASONRY INC. has a risk score of 20 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,460.00 is above the industry average.