WESTBANK LUBRICATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, WESTBANK LUBRICATION — a automotive oil change and lubrication shops facility located at 808 MANHATTAN BLVD, HARVEY, LA 70058 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2005-06-08.
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 2.0 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.4 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,500.00 is 48% below the national average of $2,870.27 for facilities in the Other Services sector (NAICS 811191). This sector encompasses 29,798 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $85.5M.
State Context: Within LA, this facility's penalty places it at the 71th percentile among 19,587 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,582.10.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 21, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 27, 2005. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,500.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was WESTBANK LUBRICATION cited for?
WESTBANK LUBRICATION received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,500.00. The inspection opened on 2005-06-08.
How much was WESTBANK LUBRICATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,500.00 against WESTBANK LUBRICATION in HARVEY, LA. Average per citation: $1,500.00.
Is WESTBANK LUBRICATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, WESTBANK LUBRICATION has a risk score of 0 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 Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops facilities is $2,870.27. This facility penalty of $1,500.00 is below the industry average.