DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. — a wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing facility located at 4101 NORTH HAINJE AVENUE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $12,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-02-20.
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 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.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $12,000.00 is 86% above the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 337110). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 6 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 July 25, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 15, 2025. Of the 7 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 $12,000.00 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 $1,714.29 falls within the standard penalty range.
This facility's $12,000 penalty is higher than 70% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 337110 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,046.
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What OSHA violations was DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. cited for?
DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. received 7 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $12,000.00. The inspection opened on 2025-02-20.
How much was DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $12,000.00 against DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Average per citation: $1,714.29.
Is DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DAKOTA KITCHEN & BATH, INC. has a risk score of 5 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 Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $12,000.00 is above the industry average.