KEY STRUCTURES, LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KEY STRUCTURES, LLC — a prefabricated metal building and component manufacturing facility located at 319 LOCKHEED ST, PUEBLO, CO 81001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 45 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $279,209.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-04-21.
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.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $279,209.00 is more than 43.4× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 332311). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.
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 45 citations spanning 13 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning February 25, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 9, 2022. Of the 45 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 $279,209.00 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 $6,204.64 falls within the standard penalty range.
Industry Comparison:* For NAICS 332311, this penalty level is far
This facility's $279,209 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 332311 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $51,290.
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What OSHA violations was KEY STRUCTURES, LLC cited for?
KEY STRUCTURES, LLC received 45 citation(s) covering 13 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $279,209.00. The inspection opened on 2022-04-21.
How much was KEY STRUCTURES, LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $279,209.00 against KEY STRUCTURES, LLC in PUEBLO, CO. Average per citation: $6,204.64.
Is KEY STRUCTURES, LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KEY STRUCTURES, LLC has a risk score of 50 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 Prefabricated Metal Building and Component Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $279,209.00 is above the industry average.