COMAU PICO
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, COMAU PICO — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 3445 W STOLLEY PARK RD (CNH), GRAND ISLAND, NE 68803 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 14 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $68,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-01-02.
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 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 $68,050.00 is more than 18.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 14 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning September 17, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 25, 2003. Of the 14 total citations, 13 (93%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $68,050.00 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 $4,860.71 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Comau Pico’s Grand Island operations revealed a deeply ingrained pattern of non
This facility's $68,050 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,365.
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What OSHA violations was COMAU PICO cited for?
COMAU PICO received 14 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $68,050.00. The inspection opened on 2003-01-02.
How much was COMAU PICO fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $68,050.00 against COMAU PICO in GRAND ISLAND, NE. Average per citation: $4,860.71.
Is COMAU PICO a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, COMAU PICO has a risk score of 45 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 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $68,050.00 is above the industry average.