Tier 2 Severe

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC.

📍 5601 YORK, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1989-11-03
$14,350.00
Total Penalties
18
Citations
56/100
Risk Score
360
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 5601 YORK, COMMERCE CITY, CO 80022 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 18 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $14,350.00. The inspection case was opened on 1989-11-03.

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.

State Context: Within CO, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 32,935 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,271.13.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 18 citations spanning 2 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 5 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. 3 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 7 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 April 12, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 14, 1990. Of the 18 total citations, 14 (78%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, suggesting partial progress toward required corrective actions.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $14,350.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $797.22 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 18 Citations
29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(k)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $8,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.1018(g)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(n)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(n)(06)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 03Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(o)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $350.00Gravity: 05Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(p)(02)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 06Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(p)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 06Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(02)
Hazard Communication Standard (Chemical Safety)
Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(c)
Willful
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(g)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(h)(01)
Willful
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.1018(f)(01)
Serious
Penalty: $400.00Gravity: 08Issued: April 12, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. cited for?

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. received 18 citation(s) covering 2 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $14,350.00. The inspection opened on 1989-11-03.

How much was ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $14,350.00 against ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. in COMMERCE CITY, CO. Average per citation: $797.22.

Is ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ROCKY MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL INC. has a risk score of 56 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $14,350.00 is above the industry average.