GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. — a solid waste collection facility located at 1941 HEATH PARKWAY, UNIT #4, FORT COLLINS, CO 80525 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 25 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $25,713.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-11-08.
The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
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 5.3 per 100,000 workers.
EPA Environmental Record: The EPA shows no current violations for this facility. regulated under: Clean Air Act. Source: EPA ECHO database.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $25,713.00 is more than 6.2× the national average of $4,155.70 for facilities in the Admin Services sector (NAICS 562111). This sector encompasses 40,441 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $168.1M.
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 25 citations spanning 9 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 10 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 5 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 April 18, 2013 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 22, 2013. Of the 25 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 cumulative penalty of $25,713.00 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 $1,028.52 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for this solid waste collection facility revealed a systemic failure to implement foundational safety programs
This facility's $25,713 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 562111 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,610.
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What OSHA violations was GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. cited for?
GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. received 25 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $25,713.00. The inspection opened on 2012-11-08.
How much was GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $25,713.00 against GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. in FORT COLLINS, CO. Average per citation: $1,028.52.
Is GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GALLEGOS SANITATION, INC. has a risk score of 27 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Solid Waste Collection facilities is $4,155.70. This facility penalty of $25,713.00 is above the industry average.