SOUTHWEST STUCCO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SOUTHWEST STUCCO — a construction facility located at 1016 GILMER AVALON SUBDIVISION, LAS CRUCES, NM 88011 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $133,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-04-12.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $133,800.00 is more than 37.1× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 7, 2007 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 26, 2007. Of the 7 total citations, 7 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $19,114.29 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement record for Southwest Stucco reveals a profound and systemic disregard for foundational fall protection and scaffolding safety standards