Tier 3 Elevated

VENTURE METALS, L.L.C.

📍 1970 CROWN ROAD, FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234🏭 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (NAICS 332999)📅 2015-06-18
$70,060.00
Total Penalties
34
Citations
39/100
Risk Score
389
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. — a all other miscellaneous fabricated metal product manufacturing facility located at 1970 CROWN ROAD, FARMERS BRANCH, TX 75234 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 34 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,060.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-06-18.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $70,060.00 is more than 10.9× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332999). 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 100th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 34 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 4, 2015 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 23, 2016. Of the 34 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 $70,060.00 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 $2,060.59 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for Venture Metals, L.L.C. reveals a systemic collapse of fundamental safety

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $70,060 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332999 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $16,744.

$16,744
State Avg
$70,060
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 34 Citations
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 4, 2015Abated: Pending
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.26(c)(02)
Ladder Safety
Serious
Penalty: $2,310.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(d)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(i)(05)
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.95(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(n)(04)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $7,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,925.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,925.00Gravity: 5Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,695.00Gravity: 10Issued: January 6, 2016Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. cited for?

VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. received 34 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,060.00. The inspection opened on 2015-06-18.

How much was VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,060.00 against VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. in FARMERS BRANCH, TX. Average per citation: $2,060.59.

Is VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, VENTURE METALS, L.L.C. has a risk score of 39 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $70,060.00 is above the industry average.