BLACK HILLS ENERGY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BLACK HILLS ENERGY — a natural gas distribution facility located at INTERSECTION OF POISON SPIDER AND 6TH AVENUE, MILLS, WY 82644 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,925.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-08-10.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $7,925.00 is 83% above the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221210). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 January 31, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 27, 2024. 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 total proposed penalty of $7,925.00 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.
This facility's $7,925 penalty is higher than 80% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221210 industry in WY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,585.
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What OSHA violations was BLACK HILLS ENERGY cited for?
BLACK HILLS ENERGY received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,925.00. The inspection opened on 2023-08-10.
How much was BLACK HILLS ENERGY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $7,925.00 against BLACK HILLS ENERGY in MILLS, WY. Average per citation: $7,925.00.
Is BLACK HILLS ENERGY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BLACK HILLS ENERGY has a risk score of 1 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 Natural Gas Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $7,925.00 is above the industry average.