KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 720 E VINE DR., FORT COLLINS, CO 80524 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 36 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $41,650.00. The inspection case was opened on 1997-05-06.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 36 citations spanning 7 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 9 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 6 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning November 6, 1997 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 28, 1999. Of the 36 total citations, 15 (42%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.
Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $41,650.00 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 $1,156.94 falls within the standard penalty range.
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What OSHA violations was KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. cited for?
KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. received 36 citation(s) covering 7 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $41,650.00. The inspection opened on 1997-05-06.
How much was KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $41,650.00 against KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. in FORT COLLINS, CO. Average per citation: $1,156.94.
Is KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, KG ENTERPRISES DBA PLATTE VALLEY LUMBER, INC. has a risk score of 68 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $41,650.00 is above the industry average.