SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. — a concrete block and brick manufacturing facility located at 522 S MILLER AVE, FARMINGTON, NM 87401 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-07-16.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: regulated under: Clean Water Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,200.00 is 86% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327331). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 74th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 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 August 25, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 21, 2009. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,200.00 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.
This facility's $1,200 penalty is higher than 29% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327331 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,474.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. cited for?
SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. received 9 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,200.00. The inspection opened on 2009-07-16.
How much was SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,200.00 against SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. in FARMINGTON, NM. Average per citation: $133.33.
Is SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHWEST BUILDING BLOCKS, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Concrete Block and Brick Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $1,200.00 is below the industry average.