SESCO CEMENT, CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SESCO CEMENT, CORP. — a cement manufacturing facility located at 8510 E. SAM HOUSTON PKWY., N., HOUSTON, TX 77044 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 51 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $178,571.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-02-12.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $178,571.00 is more than 21.2× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327310). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 51 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 June 26, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 7, 2018. Of the 51 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 $178,571.00 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 $3,501.39 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Sesco Cement, Corp. reflects a profound systemic breakdown in industrial
This facility's $178,571 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327310 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $17,639.
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What OSHA violations was SESCO CEMENT, CORP. cited for?
SESCO CEMENT, CORP. received 51 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $178,571.00. The inspection opened on 2019-02-12.
How much was SESCO CEMENT, CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $178,571.00 against SESCO CEMENT, CORP. in HOUSTON, TX. Average per citation: $3,501.39.
Is SESCO CEMENT, CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SESCO CEMENT, CORP. has a risk score of 50 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 Cement Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $178,571.00 is above the industry average.