Tier 4 Systematic

GORDMANS, INC.

📍 1800 N. 16TH STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2000-11-08
$14,350.00
Total Penalties
16
Citations
20/100
Risk Score
320
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GORDMANS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1800 N. 16TH STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51501 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 16 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-11-08.

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.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 16 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 14 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 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 January 31, 2001 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 20, 2001. Of the 16 total citations, 15 (94%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,350.00 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 $896.88 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 16 Citations
29 CFR 1910.26(a)(03)
Ladder Safety
Serious
Penalty: $1,560.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
Serious
Penalty: $1,560.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(01)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $312.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(04)
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
Serious
Penalty: $312.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(01)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $312.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Serious
Penalty: $312.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.151(b)
Medical Services & First Aid
Serious
Penalty: $1,350.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(01)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,560.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.303(f)
Electrical — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(02)
Electrical — Wiring Methods & Components
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(01)
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 880004
Serious
Penalty: $1,560.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 880004
Serious
Penalty: $312.00Gravity: 02Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Serious
Penalty: $1,300.00Gravity: 01Issued: January 31, 2001Abated: ✓ Yes
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 GORDMANS, INC. cited for?

GORDMANS, INC. received 16 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,350.00. The inspection opened on 2000-11-08.

How much was GORDMANS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,350.00 against GORDMANS, INC. in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA. Average per citation: $896.88.

Is GORDMANS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GORDMANS, INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $14,350.00 is above the industry average.