GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. — a other concrete product manufacturing facility located at 4301 WEST 12TH STREET, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57106 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 67 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $59,467.50. The inspection case was opened on 2019-04-17.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $59,467.50 is more than 7.1× the national average of $8,414.32 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 327390). This sector encompasses 52,095 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $438.3M.
State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 67 citations spanning 11 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 4 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 2, 1995 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 6, 1995. Of the 67 total citations, 15 (22%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $59,467.50 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 $887.57 falls within the standard penalty range.
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This facility's $59,468 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 327390 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,759.
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What OSHA violations was GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. cited for?
GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. received 67 citation(s) covering 11 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $59,467.50. The inspection opened on 2019-04-17.
How much was GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $59,467.50 against GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Average per citation: $887.57.
Is GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GAGE BROTHERS CONCRETE PRODUCTS, INC. has a risk score of 36 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 Other Concrete Product Manufacturing facilities is $8,414.32. This facility penalty of $59,467.50 is above the industry average.