RON BRETZ EXCAVATING INC

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RON BRETZ EXCAVATING INC — a industry sector 00 facility located at MAIN & KIDD ST, IONIA, MI 48846 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $9,250.00. The inspection case was opened on 2002-10-02.

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 MI, this facility's penalty places it at the 98th percentile among 106,495 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $1,470.95.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 4 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 December 13, 2002 with the latest abatement deadline set for December 18, 2002. Of the 5 total citations, 4 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The total proposed penalty of $9,250.00 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.