SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 13240 POND SPRINGS ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78729 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 8 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,157.80. The inspection case was opened on 2013-03-08.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $6,157.80 is 27% below the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). 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 87th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 8 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 April 23, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 30, 2017. Of the 8 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 total proposed penalty of $6,157.80 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 $6,158 penalty is higher than 57% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,907.
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What OSHA violations was SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS cited for?
SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS received 8 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,157.80. The inspection opened on 2013-03-08.
How much was SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,157.80 against SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS in AUSTIN, TX. Average per citation: $769.73.
Is SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, SOUTHWEST MARBLE & GRANITE WORKS has a risk score of 5 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 Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $6,157.80 is below the industry average.