RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at S. 34TH WEST & W. 41ST STREET, TULSA, OK 74107 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $36,000.00. The inspection case was opened on 2008-10-03.
Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $36,000.00 is more than 10.0× 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 OK, this facility's penalty places it at the 99th percentile among 20,827 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,560.36.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 1 willful — The employer intentionally and knowingly committed the violation, demonstrating either an intentional disregard for the requirements of the OSH Act or plain indifference to employee safety and health.
Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning January 15, 2009 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 2, 2009. 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 per-citation average of $18,000.00 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 record for Ram Utility Construction, Inc. reveals a critical breakdown in fundamental trenching safety protocols
This facility's $36,000 penalty is higher than 97% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in OK. The state average penalty for this industry is $9,969.
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What OSHA violations was RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. cited for?
RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $36,000.00. The inspection opened on 2008-10-03.
How much was RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $36,000.00 against RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. in TULSA, OK. Average per citation: $18,000.00.
Is RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RAM UTILITY CONSTRUCTION, INC. has a risk score of 43 out of 100. Federal investigators determined that one or more violations at this facility were committed willfully — meaning the employer either knowingly failed to comply with OSHA standards or acted with plain indifference to employee safety. Willful violations carry the highest penalty multipliers under the OSH Act.
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 $36,000.00 is above the industry average.