CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at SEVERCORR STEEL MILL, 100 INDUSTRIAL PARK RD, COLUMBUS, MS 39701 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $3,860.00. The inspection case was opened on 2006-03-28.
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 $3,860.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 85th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 April 18, 2006 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 24, 2006. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $3,860.00 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 $3,860 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in MS. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,782.
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What OSHA violations was CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC cited for?
CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $3,860.00. The inspection opened on 2006-03-28.
How much was CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $3,860.00 against CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC in COLUMBUS, MS. Average per citation: $965.00.
Is CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC has a risk score of 2 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $3,860.00 is above the industry average.