SUPERIOR MFG. & HYDRAULICS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, SUPERIOR MFG. & HYDRAULICS — a industry sector 00 facility located at 4225 HIGHWAY 90 E, BROUSSARD, LA 70518 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,870.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-05-17.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 citations spanning 11 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. 7 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 June 1, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 27, 1994. Of the 15 total citations, 15 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,870.00 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.