Tier 2 Severe

MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP.

📍 CORNER OF STATE STREET AND BAILEY AVENUE, MONTPELIER, VT 05602🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1988-04-19
$8,200.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
52/100
Risk Score
359
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. — a industry sector 00 facility located at CORNER OF STATE STREET AND BAILEY AVENUE, MONTPELIER, VT 05602 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $8,200.00. The inspection case was opened on 1988-04-19.

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 VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 1 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. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 1 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 2, 1988 with the latest abatement deadline set for June 6, 1988. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $8,200.00 falls within OSHA's standard enforcement range and may have been adjusted through informal settlement conference procedures, penalty reduction factors, or good faith credit for demonstrated safety and health management systems.

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.652(b)
Willful
Penalty: $6,400.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 2, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(i)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $1,200.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 2, 1988Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Serious
Penalty: $600.00Gravity: nanIssued: May 2, 1988Abated: ✓ 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 MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. cited for?

MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $8,200.00. The inspection opened on 1988-04-19.

How much was MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $8,200.00 against MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. in MONTPELIER, VT. Average per citation: $2,733.33.

Is MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, MUNSON EARTH MOVING CORP. has a risk score of 52 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 $8,200.00 is above the industry average.