Tier 2 Severe

GAVROODEN, INC.

📍 7009 S 42ND ST, BELLEVUE, NE 68147🏭 Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors (NAICS 238220)📅 2017-12-27
$15,000.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
40/100
Risk Score
408
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GAVROODEN, INC. — a plumbing, heating, and air-conditioning contractors facility located at 7009 S 42ND ST, BELLEVUE, NE 68147 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2017-12-27.

Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

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 $15,000.00 is more than 4.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 3, 2018 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 22, 2019. Of the 5 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 $15,000.00 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 $3,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (NE)

This facility's $15,000 penalty is higher than 93% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238220 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,365.

$7,365
State Avg
$15,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $1,940.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 3, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,108.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 3, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,940.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 3, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(j)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,108.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 3, 2018Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $8,904.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 3, 2018Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GAVROODEN, INC. cited for?

GAVROODEN, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,000.00. The inspection opened on 2017-12-27.

How much was GAVROODEN, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,000.00 against GAVROODEN, INC. in BELLEVUE, NE. Average per citation: $3,000.00.

Is GAVROODEN, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GAVROODEN, INC. has a risk score of 40 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $15,000.00 is above the industry average.