SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT — a other general government support facility located at 111 SCHOOL OF MINES RD.,, SOCORRO, NM 87801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,160.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-08-06.
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 4.4 per 100 full-time workers — 63% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 1.7 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $36,160.00 is more than 23.8× the national average of $1,518.52 for facilities in the Public Admin sector (NAICS 921190). This sector encompasses 25,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $39.4M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 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 20, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 17, 2025. 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 $36,160.00 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 $12,053.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against the City of Socorro Parks Department reveals a concerning pattern of fundamental mechanical and electrical safety neglect, culminating in penalties that are significantly higher than the industry average for municipal operations. The citations under 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) and (b)(9) target critical deficiencies in abrasive wheel machinery, specifically
This facility's $36,160 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 921190 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,479.
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What OSHA violations was SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT cited for?
SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,160.00. The inspection opened on 2024-08-06.
How much was SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,160.00 against SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT in SOCORRO, NM. Average per citation: $12,053.33.
Is SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOCORRO, CITY OF, PARKS DEPARTMENT has a risk score of 8 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 Other General Government Support facilities is $1,518.52. This facility penalty of $36,160.00 is above the industry average.