ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 18201 S. DEVILS THUMB BUCKLEY AFB, AURORA, CO 80011 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 35 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $66,675.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-02-05.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 35 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 June 22, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 13, 1993. Of the 35 total citations, 15 (43%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $66,675.00 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 $1,905.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. cited for?
ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. received 35 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $66,675.00. The inspection opened on 1993-02-05.
How much was ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $66,675.00 against ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. in AURORA, CO. Average per citation: $1,905.00.
Is ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, ELECTRONIC SPACE SYSTEMS CORP. has a risk score of 38 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $66,675.00 is above the industry average.