DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. — a new car dealers facility located at 47151 STEELE STREET, DELL RAPIDS, SD 57022 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $1,710.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-03-19.
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 3.1 per 100 full-time workers — 15% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.2 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $1,710.00 is 47% below the national average of $3,207.45 for facilities in the Retail sector (NAICS 441110). This sector encompasses 30,308 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $97.2M.
State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 76th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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 April 15, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 2, 2008. Of the 6 total citations, 6 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $1,710.00 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 $1,710 penalty is higher than 64% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 441110 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,824.
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What OSHA violations was DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. cited for?
DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $1,710.00. The inspection opened on 2008-03-19.
How much was DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $1,710.00 against DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. in DELL RAPIDS, SD. Average per citation: $285.00.
Is DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DELL RAPIDS CHEVROLET PONTIAC, INC. has a risk score of 3 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 New Car Dealers facilities is $3,207.45. This facility penalty of $1,710.00 is below the industry average.