HULTGREN CONSTRUCTION, LLC
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
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.
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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.