DBS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DBS, INC. — a poured concrete foundation and structure contractors facility located at 106 EMERALD ST, BROOMFIELD, CO 80020 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $48,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2025-07-30.
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 $48,000.00 is more than 13.3× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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. 1 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 December 8, 2025 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 5, 2026. Of the 6 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 $48,000.00 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 $8,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement profile for DBS, Inc. reveals a high-risk operational environment characterized by a systemic disregard
This facility's $48,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,944.
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What OSHA violations was DBS, INC. cited for?
DBS, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $48,000.00. The inspection opened on 2025-07-30.
How much was DBS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $48,000.00 against DBS, INC. in BROOMFIELD, CO. Average per citation: $8,000.00.
Is DBS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DBS, INC. has a risk score of 27 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 Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $48,000.00 is above the industry average.