Tier 2 Severe

RAYACCESS INC

📍 325 W 8TH STREET,, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014🏭 Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings (NAICS 561790)📅 2023-10-19
$96,250.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
56/100
Risk Score
445
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RAYACCESS INC — a other services to buildings and dwellings facility located at 325 W 8TH STREET,, LOS ANGELES, CA 90014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $96,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-19.

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 2.8 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 $96,250.00 is more than 23.2× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561790). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 3 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 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 12, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 5 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 $19,250.00 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 profile for Rayaccess Inc. reveals a catastrophic breakdown in fall protection protocols and equipment safety

Industry Benchmark (CA)

This facility's $96,250 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 561790 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,210.

$5,210
State Avg
$96,250
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
OSHA Std. 3282(P)(2)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $625.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 3270.1(e)
Serious
Penalty: $5,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 12, 2024Abated: Pending
29 CFR 3270.1(j)
Serious
Penalty: $5,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 12, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3282(G)
Willful
Penalty: $78,750.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 12, 2024Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 3291(F)(1)
Serious
Penalty: $5,625.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 12, 2024Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RAYACCESS INC cited for?

RAYACCESS INC received 5 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $96,250.00. The inspection opened on 2023-10-19.

How much was RAYACCESS INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $96,250.00 against RAYACCESS INC in LOS ANGELES, CA. Average per citation: $19,250.00.

Is RAYACCESS INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RAYACCESS INC has a risk score of 56 out of 100. 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.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Other Services to Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $96,250.00 is above the industry average.