ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT — a other support activities for water transportation facility located at 1409 TILDEN AVE., ROSWELL, NM 88201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $155,442.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-10-21.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 4.6 per 100 full-time workers — 70% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 14.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $155,442.00 is more than 36.6× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488390). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 2 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 18, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 14, 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 per-citation average of $31,088.40 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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What OSHA violations was ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT cited for?
ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT received 5 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $155,442.00. The inspection opened on 2023-10-21.
How much was ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $155,442.00 against ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT in ROSWELL, NM. Average per citation: $31,088.40.
Is ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ROSWELL, CITY OF, WATER DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 62 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Other Support Activities for Water Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $155,442.00 is above the industry average.