OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a commercial and institutional building construction facility located at 1387 55TH ST. NORTH, FARGO, ND 58102 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $20,972.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-06-18.
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 $20,972.00 is more than 5.8× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 236220). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 September 18, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for October 23, 2024. 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 cumulative penalty of $20,972.00 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 $5,243.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Olaf Anderson Construction’s June 2024 inspection reveals a high-gravity failure
This facility's $20,972 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 236220 industry in ND. The state average penalty for this industry is $3,749.
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What OSHA violations was OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 4 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $20,972.00. The inspection opened on 2024-06-18.
How much was OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $20,972.00 against OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. in FARGO, ND. Average per citation: $5,243.00.
Is OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, OLAF ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION, INC. 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 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $20,972.00 is above the industry average.