BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at VICINITY OF 840 W STATE STREET, COLUMBUS, OH 43222 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $43,313.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-06.
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 $43,313.00 is more than 12.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within OH, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 91,405 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,818.37.
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 May 8, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 18, 2023. 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 $43,313.00 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 $14,437.67 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Boss Excavating & Grading, Inc. reveals a profound and systemic failure
This facility's $43,313 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in OH. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,388.
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What OSHA violations was BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. cited for?
BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $43,313.00. The inspection opened on 2023-02-06.
How much was BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $43,313.00 against BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. in COLUMBUS, OH. Average per citation: $14,437.67.
Is BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BOSS EXCAVATING & GRADING, INC. has a risk score of 24 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $43,313.00 is above the industry average.