BAKER EXCAVATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 28613 COBLE CREEK ROAD, HUNTSVILLE, AL 35801 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,440.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-04-24.
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 $11,440.00 is more than 3.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AL, this facility's penalty places it at the 94th percentile among 30,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,893.70.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 July 16, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 26, 2013. Of the 3 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 $11,440.00 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 $3,813.33 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $11,440 penalty is higher than 78% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in AL. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,283.
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What OSHA violations was BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. cited for?
BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,440.00. The inspection opened on 2013-04-24.
How much was BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $11,440.00 against BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. in HUNTSVILLE, AL. Average per citation: $3,813.33.
Is BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BAKER EXCAVATION, INC. has a risk score of 18 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $11,440.00 is above the industry average.