PINK GRADING INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PINK GRADING INC. — a site preparation contractors facility located at HIGHWAY 75 AND LAPLATTE ROAD, BELLEVUE, NE 68123 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $21,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 2012-05-03.
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 $21,500.00 is more than 6.0× the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 238910). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 October 23, 2012 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 24, 2013. Of the 2 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 $21,500.00 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 $10,750.00 falls within the standard penalty range.
Pink Grading Inc.’s 2012 enforcement record highlights a critical and recurring failure to manage
This facility's $21,500 penalty is higher than 87% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in NE. The state average penalty for this industry is $12,105.
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What OSHA violations was PINK GRADING INC. cited for?
PINK GRADING INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $21,500.00. The inspection opened on 2012-05-03.
How much was PINK GRADING INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $21,500.00 against PINK GRADING INC. in BELLEVUE, NE. Average per citation: $10,750.00.
Is PINK GRADING INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PINK GRADING INC. has a risk score of 20 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 Site Preparation Contractors facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $21,500.00 is above the industry average.