FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at MISSION LANE & SANTA CLARA DRIVE, CASA GRANDE, AZ 85222 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 7 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $35,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2007-08-10.
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 $35,000.00 is more than 9.7× 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 AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 7 citations spanning 0 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. 6 unclassified — A technical violation that does not fit neatly into the standard classification categories.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 1, 2008 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 25, 2008. Of the 7 total citations, 6 (86%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $35,000.00 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.
The enforcement profile for Fusion Engineering, LLC reveals a critical, systemic failure to manage excavation hazards,
This facility's $35,000 penalty is higher than 96% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,984.
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What OSHA violations was FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC cited for?
FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC received 7 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $35,000.00. The inspection opened on 2007-08-10.
How much was FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $35,000.00 against FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC in CASA GRANDE, AZ. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, FUSION ENGINEERING, LLC 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 $35,000.00 is above the industry average.