Tier 5 Standard

NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE

📍 JOHNSON AND FOSTER DRIVE., SHAWNEE, KS 66203🏭 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237120)📅 2022-06-24
$29,004.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
6/100
Risk Score
393
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE — a oil and gas pipeline and related structures construction facility located at JOHNSON AND FOSTER DRIVE., SHAWNEE, KS 66203 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $29,004.00. The inspection case was opened on 2022-06-24.

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.

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 $29,004.00 is more than 8.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237120). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.

State Context: Within KS, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 19,826 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,225.89.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning October 13, 2022 with the latest abatement deadline set for November 8, 2022. 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 cumulative penalty of $29,004.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $9,668.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

The enforcement profile for NPL Construction Company’s Shawnee project reveals a high-risk operational environment where

Industry Benchmark (KS)

This facility's $29,004 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237120 industry in KS. The state average penalty for this industry is $10,029.

$10,029
State Avg
$29,004
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.403(g)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $8,287.00Gravity: 5Issued: October 13, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $6,215.00Gravity: 1Issued: October 13, 2022Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $14,502.00Gravity: 10Issued: October 13, 2022Abated: Pending
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.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE cited for?

NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $29,004.00. The inspection opened on 2022-06-24.

How much was NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $29,004.00 against NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE in SHAWNEE, KS. Average per citation: $9,668.00.

Is NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, NPL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, MID-AMERICA OFFICE has a risk score of 6 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 Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $29,004.00 is above the industry average.