THOMAS MATA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, THOMAS MATA — a masonry contractors facility located at 4607 VETERANS BLVD., METAIRIE, LA 70006 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-03-31.
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 $9,000.00 is more than 2.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238140). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 28, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 4, 2011. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
This facility's $9,000 penalty is higher than 88% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238140 industry in LA. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,467.
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What OSHA violations was THOMAS MATA cited for?
THOMAS MATA received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,000.00. The inspection opened on 2011-03-31.
How much was THOMAS MATA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $9,000.00 against THOMAS MATA in METAIRIE, LA. Average per citation: $4,500.00.
Is THOMAS MATA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, THOMAS MATA has a risk score of 17 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 Masonry Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $9,000.00 is above the industry average.