THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY — a nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) facility located at 900 LOMA COLORADO BOULEVARD NORTHEAST, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $37,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-01-17.
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 4.5 per 100 full-time workers — 67% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 0.8 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $37,300.00 is more than 14.1× the national average of $2,638.83 for facilities in the Health Care sector (NAICS 623110). This sector encompasses 27,508 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $72.6M.
State Context: Within NM, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 8,892 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,937.30.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 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 July 10, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 5, 2024. Of the 6 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 $37,300.00 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 $6,216.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for The Neighborhood in Rio Rancho reveals a systemic failure to implement foundational safety programs
This facility's $37,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 623110 industry in NM. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,844.
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What OSHA violations was THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY cited for?
THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY received 6 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $37,300.00. The inspection opened on 2024-01-17.
How much was THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $37,300.00 against THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY in RIO RANCHO, NM. Average per citation: $6,216.67.
Is THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THE NEIGHBORHOOD IN RIO RANCHO LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY has a risk score of 10 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 Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) facilities is $2,638.83. This facility penalty of $37,300.00 is above the industry average.