Tier 5 Standard

NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION

📍 8400 N REDWOOD RD, LEHI, UT 84043🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 2000-06-21
$7,000.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
3/100
Risk Score
299
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 8400 N REDWOOD RD, LEHI, UT 84043 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $7,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2000-06-21.

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.

State Context: Within UT, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 21,375 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,557.94.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 July 18, 2000 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 24, 2000. Of the 4 total citations, 2 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $7,000.00 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 — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.652(a)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 18, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 18, 2000Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.100(a)
Fall Protection (Construction)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 18, 2000Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.651(c)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $1,750.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 18, 2000Abated: ✓ 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 NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION cited for?

NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $7,000.00. The inspection opened on 2000-06-21.

How much was NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $7,000.00 against NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION in LEHI, UT. Average per citation: $1,750.00.

Is NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, NEILSON & SONS EXCAVATION has a risk score of 3 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $7,000.00 is above the industry average.