RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at 3200 E MCDOWELL RD, MESA, AZ 85213 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $44,648.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-12-19.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $44,648.00 is more than 10.3× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 May 31, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 21, 2024. 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 cumulative penalty of $44,648.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $8,929.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for the Val Vista Water Treatment Plant reveals a systemic breakdown in fundamental safety programs
This facility's $44,648 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,823.
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What OSHA violations was RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT cited for?
RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $44,648.00. The inspection opened on 2023-12-19.
How much was RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $44,648.00 against RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT in MESA, AZ. Average per citation: $8,929.60.
Is RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RFX2024XVM508X0029 - CITY OF PHOENIX- WATER SERVICES DEPARTMENT VAL VISTA WATER TREATMENT PLANT has a risk score of 10 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 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $44,648.00 is above the industry average.