EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 5775 CAMIONES WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92173 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $45,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-05-31.
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 $45,000.00 is more than 12.5× 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 CA, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 184,062 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,010.44.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 0 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 November 17, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 29, 2017. 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 per-citation average of $22,500.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The 2017 inspection of Earth Tech Well Drilling reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety
This facility's $45,000 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CA. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,459.
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What OSHA violations was EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING cited for?
EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING received 2 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $45,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-05-31.
How much was EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $45,000.00 against EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING in SAN DIEGO, CA. Average per citation: $22,500.00.
Is EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, EARTH TECH WELL DRILLING has a risk score of 10 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $45,000.00 is above the industry average.