TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE — a soft drink manufacturing facility located at 13300 PARK VISTA BLVD., FORT WORTH, TX 76177 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-11-15.
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 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,000.00 is more than 2.9× the national average of $8,527.19 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 312111). This sector encompasses 24,420 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $208.2M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 19, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 22, 2018. Of the 4 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 $25,000.00 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 $6,250.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Texas Quality Beverage reveals a systemic breakdown in foundational safety management systems, specifically regarding hazardous energy control and personal protective equipment (PPE). The citation of the General Duty Clause (Section 5(a
This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 312111 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,089.
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What OSHA violations was TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE cited for?
TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE received 4 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-11-15.
How much was TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE in FORT WORTH, TX. Average per citation: $6,250.00.
Is TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TEXAS QUALITY BEVERAGE has a risk score of 7 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 Soft Drink Manufacturing facilities is $8,527.19. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.