VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA — a roofing contractors facility located at 24506 BLUESTAR BLOSSOM TRAIL, KATY, TX 77493 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,834.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-31.
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 $36,834.00 is more than 10.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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 July 10, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 27, 2023. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $18,417.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The inspection of Virgino Regino Garcia’s residential roofing operations reveals a troubling pattern
This facility's $36,834 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,657.
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What OSHA violations was VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA cited for?
VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,834.00. The inspection opened on 2023-05-31.
How much was VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,834.00 against VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA in KATY, TX. Average per citation: $18,417.00.
Is VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, VIRGINO REGINO GARCIA has a risk score of 23 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $36,834.00 is above the industry average.