ROBERT GIBB & SONS

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROBERT GIBB & SONS — a industry sector 00 facility located at FOURTH STREET AND UNIVERSITY AVENUE, GRAND FORKS, ND 58201 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 4 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $115,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1999-04-06.

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.

State Context: Within ND, this facility's penalty places it at the 100th percentile among 7,285 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,884.40.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 4 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order. 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 August 16, 1999 with the latest abatement deadline set for April 3, 2000. Of the 4 total citations, 2 (50%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The per-citation average of $28,875.00 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 action against Robert Gibb & Sons reveals a profound and systemic disregard for trenching and