BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 3177 PRINCETON RD, HAMILTON, OH 45011 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-02-14.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $41,000.00 is more than 11.4× 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 2 citations spanning 2 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. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning March 10, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 15, 2006. Of the 2 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 per-citation average of $20,500.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
Bronco Excavating, Inc.’s enforcement record reveals a critical, systemic failure to implement fundamental life-
This facility's $41,000 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 BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. cited for?
BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,000.00. The inspection opened on 2006-02-14.
How much was BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $41,000.00 against BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. in HAMILTON, OH. Average per citation: $20,500.00.
Is BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, BRONCO EXCAVATING, INC. has a risk score of 44 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $41,000.00 is above the industry average.