Tier 2 Severe

NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC

📍 814 WEST NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD., ANCHORAGE, AK 99503🏭 Industrial Building Construction (NAICS 236210)📅 2009-04-13
$70,000.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
51/100
Risk Score
396
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC — a industrial building construction facility located at 814 WEST NORTHERN LIGHTS BLVD., ANCHORAGE, AK 99503 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $70,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2009-04-13.

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.

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 $70,000.00 is more than 19.4× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236210). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

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 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 29, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 5, 2009. Of the 4 total citations, 4 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $17,500.00 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 enforcement record for Northern Lights Center LLC reveals a profound and intentional disregard for the fundamental health hazards associated with

Industry Benchmark (AK)

This facility's $70,000 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236210 industry in AK. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,855.

$3,855
State Avg
$70,000
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 4 Citations
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $35,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 29, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(03)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 29, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $35,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: September 29, 2009Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(02)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: September 29, 2009Abated: ✓ 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 NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC cited for?

NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $70,000.00. The inspection opened on 2009-04-13.

How much was NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $70,000.00 against NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC in ANCHORAGE, AK. Average per citation: $17,500.00.

Is NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, NORTHERN LIGHTS CENTER LLC has a risk score of 51 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 Industrial Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $70,000.00 is above the industry average.