Tier 4 Systematic

DCI INC

📍 600 54TH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-10-07
$15,078.00
Total Penalties
41
Citations
28/100
Risk Score
323
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DCI INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at 600 54TH AVE N, ST CLOUD, MN 56303 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 41 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,078.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-10-07.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 41 citations spanning 8 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 8 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 7 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 May 11, 1989 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 11, 2011. Of the 41 total citations, 15 (37%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,078.00 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 $367.76 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 41 Citations
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $228.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 11, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 11, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(b)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 11, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(01)
Slings Safety
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: May 11, 1989Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(02)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: March 10, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.37(q)(01)
Maintenance of Exit Routes
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: March 10, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(04)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: March 10, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(09)
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: March 10, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $286.75Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $286.75Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $205.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(06)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $205.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $286.75Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(02)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $205.00Gravity: nanIssued: August 18, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was DCI INC cited for?

DCI INC received 41 citation(s) covering 8 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,078.00. The inspection opened on 1997-10-07.

How much was DCI INC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,078.00 against DCI INC in ST CLOUD, MN. Average per citation: $367.76.

Is DCI INC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DCI INC has a risk score of 28 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $15,078.00 is above the industry average.