RL Utilities has 3 OSHA inspections on record in Texas, the first in 2012.
OSHA's last visit started on May 29, 2017, in Houston.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 5 citation items: 5 serious.
OSHA proposed $14,006 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $11,446, down 18%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.651, excavations (3 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,078. RL Utilities averages $7,606 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
RL Utilities also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company1414 Wood Hollow Dr., Houston, TX 77027 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $3,803 | $3,803 | May 30, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $3,803 | $3,803 | May 30, 2017 | Final |
13615 South Gessner, Missouri City, TX 77489 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
11810 Fairmont Parkway, La Porte, TX 77571 · Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Feb 5, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $2,400 | $1,440 | Feb 5, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(b) · Trench protection |
Serious | $2,000 | $1,200 | Feb 5, 2013 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2022, the La Porte site logged 0 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 113 workers: 0.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RL Utilities, Inc. La Porte · 2022 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2)
(2) Means of egress from trench excavations. A stairway, ladder, ramp or other safe means of egress shall be located in trench excavations that are 4 feet (1.22 m) or more in depth so as to require no more than 25 feet (7.62 m) of lateral travel for employees.
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2)
(2) Employees shall be protected from excavated or other materials or equipment that could pose a hazard by falling or rolling into excavations. Protection shall be provided by placing and keeping such materials or equipment at least 2 feet (.61 m) from the edge of excavations, or by the use of retaining devices that are sufficient to prevent materials or equipment from falling or rolling into excavations, or by a combination of both if necessary.
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1)
(k) Inspections. (1) Daily inspections of excavations, the adjacent areas, and protective systems shall be made by a competent person for evidence of a situation that could result in possible cave-ins, indications of failure of protective systems, hazardous atmospheres, or other hazardous conditions. An inspection shall be conducted by the competent person prior to the start of work and as needed throughout the shift. Inspections shall also be made after every rainstorm or other hazard increasing occurrence. These inspections are only required when employee exposure can be reasonably anticipated.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.