Tier 5 Standard

RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION

📍 4TH & MAIN, MADISON, NE 68748🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1994-10-12
$15,500.00
Total Penalties
3
Citations
4/100
Risk Score
299
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION — a industry sector 00 facility located at 4TH & MAIN, MADISON, NE 68748 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 3 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $15,500.00. The inspection case was opened on 1994-10-12.

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.

State Context: Within NE, this facility's penalty places it at the 96th percentile among 12,745 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $4,129.57.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 3 citations spanning 3 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 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.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 8, 1994 with the latest abatement deadline set for May 15, 1995. Of the 3 total citations, 3 (100%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $15,500.00 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 $5,166.67 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 3 Citations
29 CFR 1926.21(b)(02)
Safety Training & Education Programs
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1926.651(b)(02)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $10,000.00Gravity: 10Issued: December 8, 1994Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1904.8
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,500.00Gravity: 00Issued: December 8, 1994Abated: ✓ 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 RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION cited for?

RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION received 3 citation(s) covering 3 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $15,500.00. The inspection opened on 1994-10-12.

How much was RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $15,500.00 against RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION in MADISON, NE. Average per citation: $5,166.67.

Is RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, RUTJENS CONSTRUCTION has a risk score of 4 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 Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $15,500.00 is above the industry average.