VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST — a other general purpose machinery manufacturing facility located at 1802 E 50TH, LUBBOCK, TX 79404 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 42 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $64,800.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-03-15.
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 $64,800.00 is more than 10.1× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 333911). 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 42 citations spanning 8 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 September 11, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 18, 2012. Of the 42 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 $64,800.00 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 $1,542.86 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for Vertical Turbine Specialist reveals a systemic collapse of safety management systems across multiple high-risk
This facility's $64,800 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 333911 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,433.
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What OSHA violations was VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST cited for?
VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST received 42 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $64,800.00. The inspection opened on 2012-03-15.
How much was VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $64,800.00 against VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST in LUBBOCK, TX. Average per citation: $1,542.86.
Is VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VERTICAL TURBINE SPECIALIST has a risk score of 37 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 Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $64,800.00 is above the industry average.