RWI CONSTRUCTION

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RWI CONSTRUCTION — a mining facility located at 3424 NW COUNTY ROAD, HOBBS, NM 88240 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-01-17.

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.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $8,675.00 is 48% above the national average of $5,862.45 for facilities in the Mining sector (NAICS 213112). This sector encompasses 7,019 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $41.1M.

State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 7, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 4, 2011. Of the 11 total citations, 11 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,675.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.