W. SILVER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, W. SILVER, INC. — a recyclable material merchant wholesalers facility located at 9059 DONIPHAN, VINTON, TX 79821 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 121 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $58,037.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-10-14.
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 2.6 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 4.4 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $58,037.00 is more than 11.2× the national average of $5,185.75 for facilities in the Wholesale sector (NAICS 423930). This sector encompasses 30,869 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $160.1M.
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 121 citations spanning 4 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 April 10, 1992 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 19, 1992. Of the 121 total citations, 15 (12%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $58,037.00 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 $479.64 falls within the standard penalty range.
The sheer volume of 121 violations identified during this inspection signifies a profound systemic collapse of safety management systems at the W. Silver, Inc. facility. For the workforce, these citations translated into daily exposure to life-altering hazards, specifically regarding mechanical power presses and power-transmission apparatus. The recurring citations under 1910.212 and 191
This facility's $58,037 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 423930 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $15,506.
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What OSHA violations was W. SILVER, INC. cited for?
W. SILVER, INC. received 121 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $58,037.00. The inspection opened on 2008-10-14.
How much was W. SILVER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $58,037.00 against W. SILVER, INC. in VINTON, TX. Average per citation: $479.64.
Is W. SILVER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, W. SILVER, INC. has a risk score of 36 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 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers facilities is $5,185.75. This facility penalty of $58,037.00 is above the industry average.