NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at 1122 N. ALBION STREET, DENVER, CO 80220 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $75,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-12-08.
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 $75,000.00 is more than 20.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). 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 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 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 27, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 1, 2023. Of the 3 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 per-citation average of $25,000.00 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.
Native Sun Materials Inc.’s enforcement record reflects a high-risk operational profile centered on hazardous vertical movement
This facility's $75,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,722.
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What OSHA violations was NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. cited for?
NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $75,000.00. The inspection opened on 2021-12-08.
How much was NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $75,000.00 against NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. in DENVER, CO. Average per citation: $25,000.00.
Is NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NATIVE SUN MATERIALS INC. has a risk score of 16 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $75,000.00 is above the industry average.