Tier 3 Elevated

HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC.

📍 MERRILL LYNCH BUILDING, I-25 & LINCOLN, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80155🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1997-03-21
$51,050.00
Total Penalties
24
Citations
32/100
Risk Score
343
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at MERRILL LYNCH BUILDING, I-25 & LINCOLN, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80155 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 24 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $51,050.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-03-21.

Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 24 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 12 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 July 7, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 21, 1998. Of the 24 total citations, 8 (33%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $51,050.00 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 $2,127.08 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Huber, Hunt, & Nichols, Inc. reveals a systemic failure in Subpart L

Citation Matrix — 24 Citations
29 CFR 1926.25(a)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(h)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.502(j)(01)
Fall Protection Systems Criteria
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 04Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(10)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(07)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,125.00Gravity: 03Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.451(h)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $1,275.00Gravity: 01Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.452(w)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,700.00Gravity: 02Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 7, 1997Abated: ✓ 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 HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. cited for?

HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. received 24 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $51,050.00. The inspection opened on 1997-03-21.

How much was HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $51,050.00 against HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. in ENGLEWOOD, CO. Average per citation: $2,127.08.

Is HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HUBER, HUNT, & NICHOLS, INC. has a risk score of 32 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.

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 $51,050.00 is above the industry average.