NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH — a industry sector 00 facility located at SOUTH PAD MAINT SHOP, BARROW, AK 99723 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 1993-02-09.
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 AK, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 13,118 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,612.78.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 0 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning May 10, 1993 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 13, 1993. 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 $70,000.00 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.
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What OSHA violations was NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH cited for?
NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH received 1 citation(s) covering 0 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 1993-02-09.
How much was NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH in BARROW, AK. Average per citation: $70,000.00.
Is NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH has a risk score of 49 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 $70,000.00 is above the industry average.