RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RON PERRIN WATER TECHNOLOGIES — a all other support services facility located at 1410 WILLIAMS WAY, RICHMOND, TX 77469 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $27,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2010-10-13.

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 5.3 per 100,000 workers.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $27,000.00 is more than 6.5× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 561990). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 4, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 9, 2011. Of the 14 total citations, 13 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $27,000.00 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 $1,928.57 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Ron Perrin Water Technologies reveals a systemic failure to implement the specialized safety protocols required for high-risk commercial diving and confined space operations. The citation pattern indicates that the