Tier 5 Standard

OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD

📍 DEWEYS MILLS DAM, QUECHEE, VT 05059🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1985-06-25
$480.00
Total Penalties
4
Citations
17/100
Risk Score
322
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD — a industry sector 00 facility located at DEWEYS MILLS DAM, QUECHEE, VT 05059 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $480.00. The inspection case was opened on 1985-06-25.

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 VT, this facility's penalty places it at the 60th percentile among 9,785 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,373.10.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 15, 1985 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 18, 1985. Of the 4 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 total proposed penalty of $480.00 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 1926.500(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 15, 1985Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.500(b)(07)
Repeat
Penalty: $360.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 15, 1985Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(01)
Repeat
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 15, 1985Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.500(e)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $120.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 15, 1985Abated: 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD cited for?

OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD received 4 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $480.00. The inspection opened on 1985-06-25.

How much was OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $480.00 against OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD in QUECHEE, VT. Average per citation: $120.00.

Is OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, OBERMEYER HYDRAULIC TURBINES LTD has a risk score of 17 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 $480.00 is below the industry average.