TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD — a drycleaning and laundry services (except coin-operated) facility located at 1307 SMITH RD., AUSTIN, TX 78721 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 74 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $128,900.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-02-21.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $128,900.00 is more than 44.9× the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 812320). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
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 74 citations spanning 5 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 August 19, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 4, 2008. Of the 74 total citations, 15 (20%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $128,900.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $1,741.89 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2008 enforcement action against Texas Linen Company, Ltd. revealed a pervasive culture
This facility's $128,900 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 812320 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,587.
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What OSHA violations was TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD cited for?
TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD received 74 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $128,900.00. The inspection opened on 2008-02-21.
How much was TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $128,900.00 against TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD in AUSTIN, TX. Average per citation: $1,741.89.
Is TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TEXAS LINEN COMPANY, LTD has a risk score of 50 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 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated) facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $128,900.00 is above the industry average.