Tier 4 Systematic

VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK

📍 905 E. BUS. HWY. 83, PHARR, TX 78577🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-04-27
$8,688.00
Total Penalties
27
Citations
24/100
Risk Score
323
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK — a industry sector 00 facility located at 905 E. BUS. HWY. 83, PHARR, TX 78577 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,688.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-04-27.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 12 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 June 17, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 4, 1993. Of the 27 total citations, 15 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,688.00 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.

Citation Matrix — 27 Citations
29 CFR 1910.176(b)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(02)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(05)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Serious
Penalty: $450.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(01)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $375.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.2(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $100.00Gravity: 00Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.5(c)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(04)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(02)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(06)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $938.00Gravity: 03Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $750.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: June 17, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK cited for?

VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK received 27 citation(s) covering 12 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,688.00. The inspection opened on 1993-04-27.

How much was VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,688.00 against VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK in PHARR, TX. Average per citation: $321.78.

Is VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, VALLEY BLDRS SUPPLY MFG CO DBA VALLEY BLK & BRK has a risk score of 24 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $8,688.00 is above the industry average.