AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS — a lessors of residential buildings and dwellings facility located at 1510 GATEWAY CIRCLE, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 15 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $52,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-08-05.
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 2.5 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 3.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $52,500.00 is more than 16.5× the national average of $3,186.32 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 531110). This sector encompasses 8,577 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $27.3M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 15 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. 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 January 14, 2005 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 4, 2005. Of the 15 total citations, 13 (87%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $52,500.00 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 $3,500.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for this residential property management facility revealed a catastrophic breakdown in hazardous material management, specifically regarding asbestos
This facility's $52,500 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 531110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,728.
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What OSHA violations was AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS cited for?
AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS received 15 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $52,500.00. The inspection opened on 2004-08-05.
How much was AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $52,500.00 against AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Average per citation: $3,500.00.
Is AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, AIMCO DBA THE KNOLLS has a risk score of 27 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 Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings facilities is $3,186.32. This facility penalty of $52,500.00 is above the industry average.