ERS CONSTRUCTORS PIPELINE DIVISION OF TIC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ERS CONSTRUCTORS PIPELINE DIVISION OF TIC — a industry sector 00 facility located at S. PARKER RD. & MINERAL PL., AURORA, CO 80015 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-09-20.
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.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $35,000.00 is more than 29.3× the national average of $1,195.75 for facilities in the Other sector (NAICS 000000). This sector encompasses 1,316,687 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,574.4M.
State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 October 4, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 9, 2001. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $35,000.00 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 inspection of ERS Constructors Pipeline Division reveals a critical failure in fundamental excavation safety protocols,