Tier 3 Elevated

HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC

📍 136 S PHILLIPS AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2016-12-02
$200,628.00
Total Penalties
29
Citations
49/100
Risk Score
387
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 136 S PHILLIPS AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 29 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $200,628.00. The inspection case was opened on 2016-12-02.

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.

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 $200,628.00 is more than 55.6× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within SD, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 6,675 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,764.62.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 29 citations spanning 9 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 April 21, 2017 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 12, 2017. Of the 29 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 $200,628.00 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 $6,918.21 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Hultgren Construction, LLC reveals a comprehensive collapse of safety management systems, far exceeding

Industry Benchmark (SD)

This facility's $200,628 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in SD. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,112.

$5,112
State Avg
$200,628
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 29 Citations
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $2,897.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(01)
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(01)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(01)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.50(g)
Serious
Penalty: $3,622.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.96
Serious
Penalty: $4,346.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,346.00Gravity: 5Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(01)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(02)
Scaffolding Safety Requirements
Serious
Penalty: $5,070.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 21, 2017Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC cited for?

HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC received 29 citation(s) covering 9 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $200,628.00. The inspection opened on 2016-12-02.

How much was HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $200,628.00 against HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC in SIOUX FALLS, SD. Average per citation: $6,918.21.

Is HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC has a risk score of 49 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $200,628.00 is above the industry average.