HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING — a highway, street, and bridge construction facility located at INTERSTATE I-25, MILE MARKER 143, DOUGLAS, WY 82633 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 27 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,720.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-07-28.
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.
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 $17,720.00 is more than 4.9× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237310). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within WY, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 9,017 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,367.74.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 27 citations spanning 10 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 15 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 December 1, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 27, 2011. Of the 27 total citations, 15 (56%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,720.00 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 $656.30 falls within the standard penalty range.
The sheer volume and diversity of the 27 citations issued to Hout Fencing of Wyoming
This facility's $17,720 penalty is higher than 98% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237310 industry in WY. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,349.
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What OSHA violations was HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING cited for?
HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING received 27 citation(s) covering 10 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,720.00. The inspection opened on 2011-07-28.
How much was HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $17,720.00 against HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING in DOUGLAS, WY. Average per citation: $656.30.
Is HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, HOUT FENCING OF WYOMING has a risk score of 26 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 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $17,720.00 is above the industry average.