TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC — a support activities for rail transportation facility located at 1047 COUNTY ROAD 284, HARWOOD, TX 78632 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $491,966.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-05-02.
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.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $491,966.00 is more than 115.9× the national average of $4,244.13 for facilities in the Transportation sector (NAICS 488210). This sector encompasses 17,047 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.3M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 October 23, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 20, 2025. Of the 29 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 per-citation average of $16,964.34 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 action against Tactical Cleaning Acquisition, LLC, totaling nearly half a million dollars, represents a catastrophic breakdown in fundamental life-safety protocols within the rail transportation support sector. The citation
This facility's $491,966 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 488210 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $30,106.
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What OSHA violations was TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC cited for?
TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC received 29 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $491,966.00. The inspection opened on 2025-05-02.
How much was TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $491,966.00 against TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC in HARWOOD, TX. Average per citation: $16,964.34.
Is TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TACTICAL CLEANING ACQUISITION, LLC has a risk score of 49 out of 100. 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.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Support Activities for Rail Transportation facilities is $4,244.13. This facility penalty of $491,966.00 is above the industry average.