GOVESAN AMERICA, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 2041 WOODDALE DRIVE, WOODBURY, MN 55125 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $147,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2001-01-25.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 19, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 2, 2002. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $49,000.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement profile for Govesan America, Inc. reveals a profound breakdown in fundamental safety management
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What OSHA violations was GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. cited for?
GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $147,000.00. The inspection opened on 2001-01-25.
How much was GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $147,000.00 against GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. in WOODBURY, MN. Average per citation: $49,000.00.
Is GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GOVESAN AMERICA, INC. has a risk score of 61 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
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 $147,000.00 is above the industry average.