Tier 5 Standard

BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC

📍 8557 CARR ST, LITTLETON, CO 80128🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2019-06-21
$10,608.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
374
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 8557 CARR ST, LITTLETON, CO 80128 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,608.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-21.

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 $10,608.00 is more than 2.9× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 August 12, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 20, 2019. 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 $10,608.00 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 $3,536.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (CO)

This facility's $10,608 penalty is higher than 84% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,273.

$8,273
State Avg
$10,608
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,304.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $5,304.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 12, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 12, 2019Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC cited for?

BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,608.00. The inspection opened on 2019-06-21.

How much was BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,608.00 against BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC in LITTLETON, CO. Average per citation: $3,536.00.

Is BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, BISON RIDGE CONSTRUCTION LLC has a risk score of 3 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 $10,608.00 is above the industry average.