DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. — a power and communication line and related structures construction facility located at ADJACENT TO THE INTERSECTION OF WATERFRONT DRIVE AND INDIAN MISSION ROAD, MILLSBORO, DE 19966 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,688.20. The inspection case was opened on 2022-08-02.
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 $19,688.20 is more than 5.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237130). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within DE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 5,902 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,743.73.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 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 January 27, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for Date Not Recorded. Of the 2 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 $19,688.20 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 $9,844.10 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Delaware Electric Cooperative, Inc. underscores a fundamental breakdown in excavation safety protocols, specifically regarding the high-risk hazards of trenching and shoring. By citing standards 1926.651(c)(2) and 1926.652(a)(1), OSHA identified a dual failure: the absence of adequate egress and the lack of cave-in protection. In practical terms, workers were positioned
This facility's $19,688 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237130 industry in DE. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,561.
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What OSHA violations was DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. cited for?
DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,688.20. The inspection opened on 2022-08-02.
How much was DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,688.20 against DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. in MILLSBORO, DE. Average per citation: $9,844.10.
Is DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DELAWARE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. has a risk score of 4 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 Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $19,688.20 is above the industry average.