Tier 4 Systematic

KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.

📍 8501 W. BOWLES AVE., LITTLETON, CO 80123🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1996-03-25
$28,625.00
Total Penalties
13
Citations
21/100
Risk Score
373
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 8501 W. BOWLES AVE., LITTLETON, CO 80123 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 13 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $28,625.00. The inspection case was opened on 1996-03-25.

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.

State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 13 citations spanning 4 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 13 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 26, 1996 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 4, 1996. Of the 13 total citations, 7 (54%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $28,625.00 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 $2,201.92 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement record for Kenny Electric Service, Inc. reveals a systemic failure to implement fundamental life-safety protocols, specifically regarding electrical hazards and fall protection. The concentration of citations under 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K suggests a pervasive lack of oversight concerning the guarding of live parts, ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protection, and proper wiring methods. For the workforce, these deficiencies translated into an immediate and high-probability risk of electrocution, arc flash incidents, and thermal burns. The

Citation Matrix — 13 Citations
29 CFR 1926.403(i)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(02)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(01)
Fall Protection Scope & Applications (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.403(h)
Serious
Penalty: $5,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.403(i)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(b)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.403(b)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.403(h)
Serious
Penalty: $1,625.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 26, 1996Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. cited for?

KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. received 13 citation(s) covering 4 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $28,625.00. The inspection opened on 1996-03-25.

How much was KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $28,625.00 against KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. in LITTLETON, CO. Average per citation: $2,201.92.

Is KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, KENNY ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. has a risk score of 21 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $28,625.00 is above the industry average.