Tier 5 Standard

RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P.

📍 3500 SOUTH WATSON ROAD, ARLINGTON, TX 76014🏭 General Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493110)📅 2025-06-18
$10,592.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
374
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 3500 SOUTH WATSON ROAD, ARLINGTON, TX 76014 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,592.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-06-18.

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 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 $10,592.00 is 91% above the national average of $5,543.54 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 493110). This sector encompasses 12,040 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $66.7M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 1 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 11, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 5, 2026. Of the 3 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 $10,592.00 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 $3,530.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $10,592 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 493110 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,218.

$8,218
State Avg
$10,592
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $10,592.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 11, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 11, 2025Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(06)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 11, 2025Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. cited for?

RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. received 3 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,592.00. The inspection opened on 2025-06-18.

How much was RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,592.00 against RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. in ARLINGTON, TX. Average per citation: $3,530.67.

Is RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RTG FURNITURE OF TEXAS, L.P. has a risk score of 3 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 General Warehousing and Storage facilities is $5,543.54. This facility penalty of $10,592.00 is above the industry average.