TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 3801 CONSTITUTION DR., EL PASO, TX 79922 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $44,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-07-20.
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 2.8 per 100 full-time workers — 4% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 9.6 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $44,000.00 is more than 12.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 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 January 10, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 10, 2017. Of the 7 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 cumulative penalty of $44,000.00 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 $6,285.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Texas Plumbing Contractors, LLC reveals a catastrophic systemic failure to implement basic trenching and excavation
This facility's $44,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,515.
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What OSHA violations was TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC cited for?
TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC received 7 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $44,000.00. The inspection opened on 2016-07-20.
How much was TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $44,000.00 against TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC in EL PASO, TX. Average per citation: $6,285.71.
Is TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TEXAS PLUMBING CONTRACTORS, LLC has a risk score of 11 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $44,000.00 is above the industry average.