Tier 5 Standard

ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION

📍 SOUTH OVERLAND TRAIL AND PROSPECT ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO 80526🏭 Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (NAICS 237110)📅 2021-04-01
$9,557.00
Total Penalties
2
Citations
2/100
Risk Score
398
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION — a water and sewer line and related structures construction facility located at SOUTH OVERLAND TRAIL AND PROSPECT ROAD, FORT COLLINS, CO 80526 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 2 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,557.00. The inspection case was opened on 2021-04-01.

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 $9,557.00 is more than 2.6× 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 CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 93th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 2 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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. 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 July 22, 2021 with the latest abatement deadline set for August 17, 2021. Of the 2 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 $9,557.00 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.

Industry Benchmark (CO)

This facility's $9,557 penalty is higher than 81% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 237110 industry in CO. The state average penalty for this industry is $8,273.

$8,273
State Avg
$9,557
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 2 Citations
29 CFR 1926.651(k)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $9,557.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 22, 2021Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1926.652(a)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 10Issued: July 22, 2021Abated: Pending
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION cited for?

ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION received 2 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $9,557.00. The inspection opened on 2021-04-01.

How much was ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $9,557.00 against ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION in FORT COLLINS, CO. Average per citation: $4,778.50.

Is ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROBERTS EXCAVATION CORPORATION has a risk score of 2 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 $9,557.00 is above the industry average.