PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at STREET ADJACENT TO 705 S. RURAL RD, TEMPE, AZ 85281 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $600.00. The inspection case was opened on 2019-06-07.
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 $600.00 is 83% below the national average of $3,609.14 for facilities in the Construction sector (NAICS 237110). This sector encompasses 532,749 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $1,922.8M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 65th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 1 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 September 20, 2019 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 30, 2019. 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 total proposed penalty of $600.00 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 $600 penalty is higher than 10% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $5,984.
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What OSHA violations was PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC cited for?
PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $600.00. The inspection opened on 2019-06-07.
How much was PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $600.00 against PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC in TEMPE, AZ. Average per citation: $200.00.
Is PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, PREMIER UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC 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 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction facilities is $3,609.14. This facility penalty of $600.00 is below the industry average.