RHINO READY MIX TRUCKING INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RHINO READY MIX TRUCKING INC. — a transportation facility located at 14059 SOUTH UNION AVE., BAKERSFIELD, CA 93307 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-10-25.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,675.00 is more than 11.9× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 484110). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
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 4 citations spanning 0 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 7, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 26, 2018. Of the 4 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 $50,675.00 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 $12,668.75 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Rhino Ready Mix Trucking Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in fundamental safety management,