BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 320 INDUSTRIAL AVE, OLATHE, CO 81425 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $6,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-02-10.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 88th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 July 10, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 26, 2009. Of the 24 total citations, 15 (63%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $6,250.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.
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What OSHA violations was BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. cited for?
BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $6,250.00. The inspection opened on 2000-02-10.
How much was BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $6,250.00 against BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. in OLATHE, CO. Average per citation: $260.42.
Is BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BETZ TRANSFORMERS INC. has a risk score of 23 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $6,250.00 is above the industry average.