RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at BELT HWY AND FLORAL AVE, SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64506 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $46,457.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-11-14.
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 2.8 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 $46,457.00 is more than 12.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 41,963 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,902.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 25, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $23,228.50 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.
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This facility's $46,457 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in MO. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,813.
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What OSHA violations was RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. cited for?
RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $46,457.00. The inspection opened on 2023-11-14.
How much was RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $46,457.00 against RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. in SAINT JOSEPH, MO. Average per citation: $23,228.50.
Is RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RODRIGUEZ MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS, INC. has a risk score of 25 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $46,457.00 is above the industry average.