EARTH MOVERS, INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EARTH MOVERS, INC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at CONNECTOR ROAD & CHERRY BLOSSOM WAY, GEORGETOWN, KY 40324 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-04-01.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $20,000.00 is more than 5.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within KY, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 26,562 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,754.01.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 11, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 6, 2001. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $20,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $20,000 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in KY. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,581.
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What OSHA violations was EARTH MOVERS, INC cited for?
EARTH MOVERS, INC received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,000.00. The inspection opened on 2001-04-01.
How much was EARTH MOVERS, INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,000.00 against EARTH MOVERS, INC in GEORGETOWN, KY. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is EARTH MOVERS, INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EARTH MOVERS, INC has a risk score of 41 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,000.00 is above the industry average.