Tier 5 Standard

SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE

📍 260 MC BRIDE LANE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408🏭 General Warehousing and Storage (NAICS 493110)📅 2023-04-05
$11,250.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
419
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE — a general warehousing and storage facility located at 260 MC BRIDE LANE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78408 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-04-05.

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.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $11,250.00 is more than 2.0× 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 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 September 21, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. 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 $11,250.00 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 $3,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $11,250 penalty is higher than 80% 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
$11,250
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $6,250.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 21, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 21, 2023Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 21, 2023Abated: 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 SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE cited for?

SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,250.00. The inspection opened on 2023-04-05.

How much was SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,250.00 against SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE in CORPUS CHRISTI, TX. Average per citation: $3,750.00.

Is SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, SOUTH TEXAS COLD STORAGE 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 $11,250.00 is above the industry average.