RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC.
According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. — a water supply and irrigation systems facility located at N HAWES AND E OCOTILLO RD, QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 1 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $161,323.00. The inspection case was opened on 2024-03-26.
This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 2.4 per 100 full-time workers — near the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 7.0 per 100,000 workers.
Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $161,323.00 is more than 37.3× the national average of $4,328.89 for facilities in the Utilities sector (NAICS 221310). This sector encompasses 8,952 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $38.8M.
State Context: Within AZ, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 28,263 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,378.92.
Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 1 citations spanning 1 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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 September 5, 2024 with the latest abatement deadline set for September 5, 2024. Of the 1 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 per-citation average of $161,323.00 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 assessment of a $161,323 penalty against DCS Contracting, Inc. for
This facility's $161,323 penalty is higher than 99% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 221310 industry in AZ. The state average penalty for this industry is $11,823.
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What OSHA violations was RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. cited for?
RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. received 1 citation(s) covering 1 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $161,323.00. The inspection opened on 2024-03-26.
How much was RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. fined by OSHA?
OSHA proposed penalties of $161,323.00 against RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. in QUEEN CREEK, AZ. Average per citation: $161,323.00.
Is RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. a safe workplace?
Based on enforcement records, RFX2024XRS480X0115 - DCS CONTRACTING, INC. has a risk score of 60 out of 100. This facility represents one of the most severe enforcement actions in the OSHA SVEP database. Willful violations combined with penalties exceeding $100,000 indicate a pattern of deliberate non-compliance that poses an imminent danger to workers.
How does this penalty compare to the industry average?
The average penalty for Water Supply and Irrigation Systems facilities is $4,328.89. This facility penalty of $161,323.00 is above the industry average.