SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING — a support activities for rail transportation facility located at 1806 W. GARRETT, HUGO, OK 74743 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 44 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $57,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-01-11.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $57,500.00 is more than 13.5× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488210). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 44 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 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 June 6, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 24, 2005. Of the 44 total citations, 15 (34%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $57,500.00 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 $1,306.82 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Seaboard Container Cleaning reveals a profound and systemic failure to manage high-hazard
This facility's $57,500 penalty is higher than 71% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488210 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $62,706.
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What OSHA violations was SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING cited for?
SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING received 44 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $57,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-01-11.
How much was SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $57,500.00 against SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING in HUGO, OK. Average per citation: $1,306.82.
Is SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SEABOARD CONTAINER CLEANING has a risk score of 51 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Support Activities for Rail Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $57,500.00 is above the industry average.