Tier 2 Severe

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC.

📍 230 BALMORAL WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2019-03-27
$16,670.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
39/100
Risk Score
413
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 230 BALMORAL WAY, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80906 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $16,670.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-03-27.

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 $16,670.00 is more than 4.6× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 May 8, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 4, 2019. Of the 3 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 $16,670.00 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 $5,556.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (CO)

This facility's $16,670 penalty is higher than 90% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,273.

$8,273
State Avg
$16,670
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,421.00Gravity: 5Issued: May 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,989.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 8, 2019Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $13,260.00Gravity: 10Issued: May 8, 2019Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. cited for?

GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $16,670.00. The inspection opened on 2019-03-27.

How much was GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $16,670.00 against GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Average per citation: $5,556.67.

Is GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GENERAL SERVICES CONTRACTORS, INC. has a risk score of 39 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $16,670.00 is above the industry average.