DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 410 HWY. 50 BUSINESS LOOP, OLATHE, CO 81425 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $2,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2004-03-02.
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 $2,000.00 is 45% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). 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 63th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 March 18, 2004 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 24, 2004. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $2,000.00 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 $2,000 penalty is higher than 44% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,722.
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What OSHA violations was DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. cited for?
DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $2,000.00. The inspection opened on 2004-03-02.
How much was DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $2,000.00 against DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. in OLATHE, CO. Average per citation: $666.67.
Is DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, DOWNEY EXCAVATION, INC. has a risk score of 1 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $2,000.00 is below the industry average.