Tier 5 Standard

MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION

📍 900 S. 5TH ST., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415🏭 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (NAICS 236220)📅 2015-08-26
$34,300.00
Total Penalties
1
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
376
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 900 S. 5TH ST., MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $34,300.00. The inspection case was opened on 2015-08-26.

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 $34,300.00 is more than 9.5× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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 17, 2016 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 21, 2016. Of the 1 total citations, 1 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $34,300.00 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.

The citation issued to Mortenson Construction following the August 2015 inspection underscores a

Industry Benchmark (MN)

This facility's $34,300 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $1,174.

$1,174
State Avg
$34,300
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 1 Citations
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(02)
Construction Safety Training & Education
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $34,300.00Gravity: nanIssued: February 17, 2016Abated: ✓ Yes
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 MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION cited for?

MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $34,300.00. The inspection opened on 2015-08-26.

How much was MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $34,300.00 against MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. Average per citation: $34,300.00.

Is MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MA MORTENSON COMPANY DBA MORTENSON CONSTRUCTION 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $34,300.00 is above the industry average.