COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP — a cut stone and stone product manufacturing facility located at 4879 BROADWAY, DENVER, CO 80216 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $50,004.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-11-29.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $50,004.00 is more than 5.9× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327991). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 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 24, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 26, 2023. Of the 10 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 $50,004.00 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 $5,000.40 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $50,004 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327991 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,136.
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What OSHA violations was COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP cited for?
COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP received 10 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $50,004.00. The inspection opened on 2022-11-29.
How much was COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $50,004.00 against COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP in DENVER, CO. Average per citation: $5,000.40.
Is COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COLORADO BETTER KITCHENS CORP has a risk score of 25 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $50,004.00 is above the industry average.