Tier 5 Standard

109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC

📍 I35 SOUTH AT BURNSVILLE PARKWAY, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337🏭 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (NAICS 237310)📅 2025-09-24
$25,000.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at I35 SOUTH AT BURNSVILLE PARKWAY, BURNSVILLE, MN 55337 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-09-24.

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 $25,000.00 is more than 6.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 February 4, 2026 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 9, 2026. Of the 1 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 $25,000.00 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 citation against Shafer Contracting Co. Inc. underscores a critical failure in heavy equipment safety protocols within

Industry Benchmark (MN)

This facility's $25,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,531.

$3,531
State Avg
$25,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.601(b)(04)
Serious
Penalty: $25,000.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 4, 2026Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was 109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC cited for?

109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,000.00. The inspection opened on 2025-09-24.

How much was 109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $25,000.00 against 109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC in BURNSVILLE, MN. Average per citation: $25,000.00.

Is 109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, 109926 - SHAFER CONTRACTING CO INC has a risk score of 5 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $25,000.00 is above the industry average.