COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at CHANDLER RD. BRIDGE #46, WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT 05001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,457.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-08-05.
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 $2,457.00 is 32% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 86th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.
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 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 13, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 19, 2021. 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 total proposed penalty of $2,457.00 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 $2,457 penalty is higher than 69% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in VT. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,776.
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What OSHA violations was COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC cited for?
COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,457.00. The inspection opened on 2021-08-05.
How much was COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,457.00 against COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC in WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VT. Average per citation: $1,228.50.
Is COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COLD RIVER BRIDGES, LLC 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,457.00 is below the industry average.