ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC — a roofing contractors facility located at 2818 EAGLE HILLS CIR, PAPILLION, NE 68133 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-11-14.
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 2.8 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 $70,000.00 is more than 19.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238160). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 31, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 12, 2018. 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 $70,000.00 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.
Analysis:* This isn't an isolated incident. A repeat violation in a high-risk industry
This facility's $70,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238160 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,422.
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What OSHA violations was ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC cited for?
ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-11-14.
How much was ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC in PAPILLION, NE. Average per citation: $70,000.00.
Is ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ASPEN CONTRACTING, INC has a risk score of 29 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 Roofing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.