LIGHTNING MOBILE INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. — a electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors facility located at LOWES STORE 318 1225 HIGHWAY 50, PUEBLO, CO 81008 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 11 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $55,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2018-12-12.
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 $55,000.00 is more than 15.2× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238210). 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 100th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 11 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 11 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 May 6, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 31, 2019. Of the 11 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 $55,000.00 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 $5,000.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
The enforcement record for Lightning Mobile Inc. reveals a systemic failure in safety management, characterized by a lethal convergence
This facility's $55,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238210 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,113.
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What OSHA violations was LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. cited for?
LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. received 11 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $55,000.00. The inspection opened on 2018-12-12.
How much was LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $55,000.00 against LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. in PUEBLO, CO. Average per citation: $5,000.00.
Is LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, LIGHTNING MOBILE INC. has a risk score of 26 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 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $55,000.00 is above the industry average.