TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK — a all other miscellaneous manufacturing facility located at 8902 N IH-27, LUBBOCK, TX 79403 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $23,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-06-09.
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 $23,800.00 is more than 3.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 339999). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 9 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 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 28, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 17, 2009. Of the 9 total citations, 9 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $23,800.00 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 $2,644.44 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action at this facility revealed a concentrated and systemic failure to manage high-hazard technical safety programs,
This facility's $23,800 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 339999 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,755.
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What OSHA violations was TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK cited for?
TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK received 9 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $23,800.00. The inspection opened on 2009-06-09.
How much was TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $23,800.00 against TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK in LUBBOCK, TX. Average per citation: $2,644.44.
Is TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS-LUBBOCK has a risk score of 8 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 All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $23,800.00 is above the industry average.