GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. — a framing contractors facility located at 3903 S 210TH CIR, ELKHORN, NE 68022 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $19,423.00. The inspection case was opened on 2023-02-15.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $19,423.00 is more than 5.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238130). 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 97th 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: 5 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning April 7, 2023 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 3, 2023. 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 $19,423.00 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 $3,884.60 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Gutierrez Construction, LLC reveals a concentrated failure to manage "Focus Four" hazards,
This facility's $19,423 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238130 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $7,645.
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What OSHA violations was GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. cited for?
GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. received 5 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $19,423.00. The inspection opened on 2023-02-15.
How much was GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $19,423.00 against GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. in ELKHORN, NE. Average per citation: $3,884.60.
Is GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, GUTIERREZ CONSTRUCTION, LLC. has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Framing Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $19,423.00 is above the industry average.