LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at 25 PAUMA VALLEY RD, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,004.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-05-19.
DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
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 $29,004.00 is more than 8.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
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 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 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 September 26, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 4, 2022. Of the 2 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 $29,004.00 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 $14,502.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement action against Layne Christensen Company reveals a concentrated failure in electrical safety management, specifically concerning grounding protocols and the physical integrity of electrical enclosures. The citations under 1910.304 and 1
This facility's $29,004 penalty is higher than 94% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,273.
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What OSHA violations was LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY cited for?
LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,004.00. The inspection opened on 2022-05-19.
How much was LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $29,004.00 against LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. Average per citation: $14,502.00.
Is LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LAYNE CHRISTENSEN COMPANY has a risk score of 6 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $29,004.00 is above the industry average.