City Profile

ARVADA, CO — OSHA Enforcement

Workplace safety enforcement data for 504 inspected facilities in ARVADA.

504
Facilities
$1.6M
Total Penalties
$3.2K
Avg Penalty
2,420
Citations

ARVADA, Colorado has 504 OSHA-inspected facilities with cumulative penalties totaling $1.6M. The city's average penalty of $3,213.29 is near the Colorado state average of $3,271.13. Federal investigators have documented 2420 total citations across facilities in ARVADA.

Analyst Commentary

OSHA enforcement data for Arvada, Colorado, reveals a robust regulatory landscape characterized by 504 inspected facilities and a substantial 2,420 total citations, indicating a rigorous level of federal oversight in the region. This activity has resulted in cumulative penalties totaling $1,619,500, with an average penalty of $3,213.29 per violation. Given Arvada’s economic profile, which features a strong concentration in light manufacturing, retail trade, and residential construction, these citations likely stem from high-risk activities such as machinery operation and fall protection failures. The data shows a high citation-to-inspection ratio of approximately 4.8, suggesting that inspectors frequently identify multiple points of non-compliance during a single visit. For compliance professionals operating in Arvada, this insight necessitates a shift toward holistic safety management systems rather than isolated hazard corrections. Specifically, the moderate average penalty suggests a high volume of "Serious" violations; therefore, professionals should prioritize comprehensive internal audits on high-frequency infractions like lockout/tagout and hazard communication to mitigate the significant financial and reputational risks associated with these cumulative enforcement actions.

Top Enforcement Actions in ARVADA

#FacilityPenaltiesCitations
1 AMES CONSTRUCTION $74.5K 8
2 PULTE HOMES $46.0K 25
3 SALCO, INC. $42.7K 39
4 DREXEL METALS INC. $39.3K 4
5 ALCHEMY PROCESSING LABORATORY, LLC $31.3K 16
6 KLB CONSTRUCTION, INC. $25.0K 3
7 CRISOLITO ROOFING LLC $22.8K 2
8 BLACK HOUND DESIGN COMPANY $19.7K 18
9 CENTENNIAL BUILDERS $18.1K 20
10 JSA SIDING LLC $16.3K 7
11 HAIGHT CONSTRUCTION-COLORADO, INC. DBA TEAM CONST. $16.0K 3
12 MILE HIGH STAFFING CORP. $15.7K 3
13 MAY MANUFACTURING, INC. $15.6K 15
14 MARSHALL STEEL SERVICE, INC. $15.4K 27
15 SYCAMORE CONSTRUCTION, LTD $14.5K 10
16 FRENCHY CONSTRUCTION $14.2K 22
17 NEATLINE STRUCTURES, INC. $14.2K 15
18 VARGAS EXTERIORS LLC $14.0K 1
19 ALC, LLC. $14.0K 2
20 B & M ROOFING $14.0K 8

Industry Breakdown — ARVADA

Construction
$669.1K
Sector 00
$590.9K
Manufacturing
$186.0K
Manufacturing
$50.0K
Retail Trade
$36.4K
Other Services
$24.9K
Administrative Services
$19.5K
Utilities
$14.2K

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