65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, 65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION — a fossil fuel electric power generation facility located at 9000 HWY 2096, ROBARDS, KY 42452 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $89,600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-08.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $89,600.00 is more than 20.7× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221112). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 December 2, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 28, 2023. Of the 14 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 cumulative penalty of $89,600.00 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 $6,400.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The inspection of Big Rivers Electric Corporation’s Robards facility reveals a profound and systemic failure
This facility's $89,600 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221112 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $20,178.
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What OSHA violations was 65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION cited for?
65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION received 14 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $89,600.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-08.
How much was 65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $89,600.00 against 65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION in ROBARDS, KY. Average per citation: $6,400.00.
Is 65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, 65046 - BIG RIVERS ELECTRIC CORPORATION has a risk score of 34 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 Fossil Fuel Electric Power Generation facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $89,600.00 is above the industry average.