DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at I-94 OVERPASS, TAPPEN, ND 58487 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-07-07.
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 $600.00 is 83% 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 ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 60th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 July 24, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 29, 2003. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $600.00 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 $600 penalty is higher than 5% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in ND. The state average penalty for this industry is $6,931.
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What OSHA violations was DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. cited for?
DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $600.00. The inspection opened on 2003-07-07.
How much was DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $600.00 against DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. in TAPPEN, ND. Average per citation: $300.00.
Is DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DAKOTA BRIDGE BUILDERS, INC. 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 $600.00 is below the industry average.