Tier 5 Standard

DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC.

📍 VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MOORHEAD, MS 38925🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1999-05-21
$11,500.00
Total Penalties
6
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
324
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at VARIOUS LOCATIONS, MOORHEAD, MS 38925 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 6 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $11,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-05-21.

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.

State Context: Within MS, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 15,959 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,620.02.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 6 citations spanning 5 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 September 2, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 21, 1999. 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 cumulative penalty of $11,500.00 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 $1,916.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 6 Citations
OSHA Std. 5A0001
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.602(a)(02)
Excavation & Trenching
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 2, 1999Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.50(c)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: September 2, 1999Abated: ✓ 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 DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?

DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 6 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $11,500.00. The inspection opened on 1999-05-21.

How much was DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $11,500.00 against DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. in MOORHEAD, MS. Average per citation: $1,916.67.

Is DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, DIVERSIFIED UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $11,500.00 is above the industry average.