OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE — a electric power distribution facility located at 242 24TH AVE. N.W., NORMAN, OK 73070 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $4,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2003-04-04.
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 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $4,000.00 is approximately in line with the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221122). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 87th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 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.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning June 30, 2003 with the latest abatement deadline set for July 17, 2003. Of the 2 total citations, 2 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $4,000.00 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.
This facility's $4,000 penalty is higher than 60% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221122 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $4,761.
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What OSHA violations was OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE cited for?
OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE received 2 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $4,000.00. The inspection opened on 2003-04-04.
How much was OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $4,000.00 against OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE in NORMAN, OK. Average per citation: $2,000.00.
Is OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OKLAHOMA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE has a risk score of 1 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 Electric Power Distribution facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $4,000.00 is below the industry average.