RACHEL CONTRACTING INC
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RACHEL CONTRACTING INC — a site preparation contractors facility located at 310 E 5TH ST, ST PAUL, MN 55101 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $51,650.00. The inspection case was opened on 2013-09-10.
Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $51,650.00 is more than 14.3× 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 MN, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 58,337 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,403.06.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 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. 1 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 February 13, 2014 with the latest abatement deadline set for March 9, 2014. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.
Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $17,216.67 exceeds OSHA's FY2024 statutory maximum of $16,131 for serious violations, indicating the presence of willful or repeat classifications that carry enhanced penalty authority under Section 17 of the OSH Act.
The enforcement actions against Rachel Contracting Inc. following the September 2013
This facility's $51,650 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 238910 industry in MN. The state average penalty for this industry is $2,824.
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What OSHA violations was RACHEL CONTRACTING INC cited for?
RACHEL CONTRACTING INC received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $51,650.00. The inspection opened on 2013-09-10.
How much was RACHEL CONTRACTING INC fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $51,650.00 against RACHEL CONTRACTING INC in ST PAUL, MN. Average per citation: $17,216.67.
Is RACHEL CONTRACTING INC a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RACHEL CONTRACTING INC has a risk score of 11 out of 100. Cumulative penalties significantly exceed the national median for OSHA enforcement actions. The penalty amount suggests multiple high-gravity citations, indicating conditions that presented a substantial probability of death or serious physical harm to employees.
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 $51,650.00 is above the industry average.