RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 3700 BLK OF HWY 82, LUBBOCK, TX 79406 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-03-30.
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.
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 $23,250.00 is more than 6.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 September 7, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 16, 2004. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,250.00 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 $2,325.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Rinks Lease Service, Inc. reveals a systemic failure in mechanical
This facility's $23,250 penalty is higher than 92% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,736.
Comparing penalized facilities in LUBBOCK, TX (Exact Industry)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in LUBBOCK · Texas data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. cited for?
RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,250.00. The inspection opened on 2004-03-30.
How much was RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,250.00 against RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. in LUBBOCK, TX. Average per citation: $2,325.00.
Is RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RINKS LEASE SERVICE,INC. has a risk score of 19 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $23,250.00 is above the industry average.