CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at NORTH EAST CORNER OF STATE STREET & ROUTE 13, DOVER, DE 19901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 9 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $40,471.20. The inspection case was opened on 2023-05-05.
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 $40,471.20 is more than 11.2× 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 DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 9 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 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 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 October 18, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 14, 2023. Of the 9 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 $40,471.20 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 $4,496.80 falls within the standard penalty range.
The 2023 enforcement action against Christiana Excavating Co. reveals a systemic breakdown
This facility's $40,471 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $13,087.
Comparing penalized facilities in DOVER, DE (Exact Industry)
Explore more: OSHA enforcement in DOVER · Delaware data · Search the database · Incident Rate Calculator
What OSHA violations was CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. cited for?
CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. received 9 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $40,471.20. The inspection opened on 2023-05-05.
How much was CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $40,471.20 against CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. in DOVER, DE. Average per citation: $4,496.80.
Is CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, CHRISTIANA EXCAVATING CO. has a risk score of 12 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 $40,471.20 is above the industry average.