Tier 4 Systematic

GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC.

📍 1800 S. COUNTRY ESTATES RD., LIBERAL, KS 67901🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1993-07-30
$9,000.00
Total Penalties
10
Citations
16/100
Risk Score
317
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 1800 S. COUNTRY ESTATES RD., LIBERAL, KS 67901 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 10 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-07-30.

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 KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 92th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 10 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 7 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 3 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 August 30, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 1993. Of the 10 total citations, 10 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,000.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 10 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 02Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.110(b)(06)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.110(h)(12)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.110(h)(14)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.169(b)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $1,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(05)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: August 30, 1993Abated: ✓ 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 GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. cited for?

GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. received 10 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,000.00. The inspection opened on 1993-07-30.

How much was GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,000.00 against GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. in LIBERAL, KS. Average per citation: $900.00.

Is GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, GROENDYKE TRANSPORT, INC. has a risk score of 16 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 $9,000.00 is above the industry average.